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Dr. Kristin Jonvik

Researcher & Sport Dietitian, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences

Kristin Lundanes Jonvik is a clinical dietitian and sport nutritionist with a PhD in Sport Nutrition from Maastricht University, where her research focused on dietary nitrate and performance enhancement. She currently works as a researcher at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, leading a collaborative project on nutritional strategies for para-athletes.

Her previous roles include lecturer at HAN University of Applied Sciences and sport dietitian for the Dutch Olympic Committee (NOC*NSF), where she advised Olympic athletes, coaches, and medical teams—particularly in sailing and windsurfing. Kristin has also contributed to the Healthy Sport (Sunn Idrett) programme, promoting eating disorder prevention among youth athletes.

Her research spans energy availability, ergogenic aids, body composition, and bone health in para and elite sport. Recent publications include investigations into metabolic rate, bone density, and nutrient needs in Paralympic athletes.

A former top-league footballer and youth international for Norway, Kristin draws on her athletic background to inform athlete-centred care. Her work bridges applied dietary guidance and clinical research, with ongoing impact on performance nutrition, health preservation, and inclusive athlete support.

10:00 - 11:00

Friday 17th April

Evidence-Based performance enhancers in Sport: Caffeine, Creatine, and Nitrate Supplementation

Dr. Kristin Jonvik provides a critical review of the physiological mechanisms, efficacy, and practical application of key ergogenic aids—caffeine, creatine, and dietary nitrates—for optimizing athletic performance across different sporting contexts.