Optimal performance in sports requires careful attention to nutrition. Why should optimal performance on grueling tests be any different?  Amy and Mike invited dietitian nutritionist Hannah Byrne to recommend what to eat and not eat for test day.

What are five things you will learn in this episode?

1. What dietary considerations are important in the weeks leading up to a big test?
2. What should test takers eat on the morning of a big test?
3. How can diet and nutrition help test takers to excel?
4. What snacks should test takers either add or avoid?
5. Is caffeine a good or bad idea on test day?

MEET OUR GUEST

Hannah Byrne is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics with a specialization in Health Promotion at Michigan State University and her Master of Science in Dietetics at D'Youville College. 

Hannah is the owner of Hannah Byrne Nutrition, where she meets with clients individually to counsel them on medical nutrition therapy. The goal of her practice is to help clients achieve their health and wellness goals while also realizing that eating healthy is not only optimal for living their best life, but also can be really simple and fun.

Find Hannah at https://www.hannahbyrnenutrition.com/.

LINKS

Ask the NTPA Experts: What to Eat on Test Day?

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