Staff Directory

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- Sports Dietitian Fellow
ASSIGNMENTS–Football
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Candice Blomstedt enters her first year with the Panthers as a Sports Dietitian Fellow in January 2025. She is a dedicated Registered Dietitian with a robust background in performance nutrition, food service management, and dietary care.
With a Master of Science in Human Nutrition from Winthrop University (2020) and a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from the University of South Carolina (2017), she combines her academic achievements with hands-on experience to deliver exceptional results in nutrition-focused environments.
Prior to Pitt, she served as a Fueling Station Manager at Texas Christian University (2024), where she oversaw the daily operations of fueling stations for student-athletes. Her time at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2019-2021) further solidified her expertise in performance nutrition, as she provided personalized dietary guidance, managed operations, and educated athletes on effective fueling strategies and NCAA dietary regulations.
In addition to her sports nutrition experience, Candice served as a Diet Clerk at Children's Hospital of Omaha (2022-Present), leveraging her technical proficiency in programs.
Candice obtained her ServSafe Certification and additionally is certified in CPR.