PUBLISHED 02/04/2008
M.P.H., R.D., LDN, CSSD
Director, Sports Medicine Nutrition
Department of Orthopedic Surgery and the Center for Sports Medicine
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Bonci serves as the sports dietitian for the Pittsburgh Steelers-a position she has held for the past 15 years-as well as the Pittsburgh Penguins, Pittsburgh Pirates the Riverhounds, The University of Pittsburgh Athletic Department, and the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. She was the nutrition coach for the Pittsburgh Marathon for more than 10 years and has given lectures at the New York and Marine Corps marathons. She also worked with elite runner Tegla Loroupe. Bonci has served as the consulting nutritionist for the US Olympics Canoe and Kayak team and she continues to work as a consultant for the WNBA and the NCAA. Bonci, who has been a runner for 28 years, has completed nine marathons (all Pittsburgh) and currently runs five to six days a week/20 to 30 miles a week.
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