Men's Swimming and Diving
- Title:
- Director of Sports Nutrition
- Email:
- heitmeyerj@missouri.edu
- Phone:
- 882-9820
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In February 2007 Jana Heitmeyer was named the Director of Sports Nutrition for the University of Missouri after serving the previous three years as an Assistant Director and Graduate Assistant where she worked with gymnastics, tennis, swimming & diving, and volleyball. In this role she is responsible for all nutrition education, body composition analysis, diet analysis, supplementation and dining hall coordination for all Missouri student-athletes.
Originally from northwest Ohio, Heitmeyer graduated from Kent State University where she earned her Bachelor's degree in zoology and pre-medicine. In May 2006, she received her Master's of Education in Health Education and Promotion from the University of Missouri. She received her degree in Dietetics in May 2011, becoming a Registered Dietitian in October 2011. As a member of the Kent State University gymnastics team, she was a four-year letter winner and captain during her career with the Golden Flashes. While at Kent State, she served as an intern in the strength and conditioning department for a year and a half assisting with the volleyball, soccer, women's basketball, gymnastics, and golf programs.
Heitmeyer is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach through the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association, a Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics and a Registered Dietitian through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and a Licensed Dietitian in the state of Missouri.
She lives in Columbia with her son, Gage.
