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Nyree talked about her time of 30 days eating fast food and how it affected her health. Her talk inspired others to observe their actions towards their health and evaluate the decision-making process with food. Her goal was to help put aside preconceived notions about fast food to encourage open thinking and educated food choices. Dr. Dardarian provides sports nutrition services to professional sports teams, Philadelphia Union (Major League Soccer, MLS), winners of the Supporters Shield, 2021, the Philadelphia Flyers (National Hockey League, NHL), and US Squash players.

Dardanian’s work has been on the front page of the Philadelphia Inquirer twice. She is a frequent contributor to local and national media including CBS Philly, WHYY, Prevention Magazine, and Women’s Health Magazine in topics ranging from nutrient content, weight management, sports nutrition, and nutrition for specialized populations.

She developed the formulation of Dragon Gels™, an In-sport fuel used exclusively by the teams she supports. Dragon Gels™ are produced, packaged, and distributed through the Metabolic Kitchen, Drexel University.

Her research projects focus on esports, collegiate and professional athlete knowledge and behavior change, resting metabolic rate, and nutrition-centered workplace wellness programs. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx