Diane King, R.D., C.S.S.D., A.T.C.

Certified Athletic Trainer, Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics
Sports Medicine



diane.king@choa.org
Education and Training
  • Bachelor of Science in Dietetics: Memphis State University
  • Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Exercise Physiology: Louisiana State University

Interests
  • Sports Nutrition
  • Weight Management
  • Diet Planning

Societies
  • Member, National Athletic Trainers Association
  • Member, Southeastern Athletic Trainers Association
  • Georgia Athletic Trainers Association
  • International Youth Conditioning Association

    Certification
  • Certified NATA Athletic Trainer
  • Certified Diabetes Educator
  • Certified Trainer for Childhood and Adolescent Weight Management
  • Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics

Roles and Responsibilities
  • Sports medicine services for the Children's community outreach program 
  • Nutrition education for sports teams 
  • Rehabilitation for sports-related injuries and return to play for young athletes  
  • Athletic training for swim teams and gymnastics clubs

Career Highlights
  • Served as nutrition consultant for the Atlanta Falcons for 11 years 
  • Athletic Trainer for the Aquatics venue during the 1996 Olympic Games 
  • Worked with the sports medicine program and occupational medicine for various Atlanta practices