ABOUT
Our Story
Scenic City Nutrition was founded by Ausrine Paulauskaite in 2022. Ausrine is a licensed registered dietitian based in Chattanooga, TN. ​She brings extensive knowledge, experience, and passion into her practice. Ausrine is dedicated to empathetic counseling and effective goal setting, ensuring that each client received personalized support tailored to their unique needs.
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At Scenic City Nutrition our food philosophy is simple - eat foods that nourish your body, give you energy, and make you feel good. We believe that eating should be pleasurable and intuitive, not limiting or stressful. We know that food-related information we see every day can be conflicting, confusing, and overwhelming and we are here to help you navigate through it all. We provide our clients with a foundational knowledge of nutrition and help them discover what eating healthy means specifically for them because we know that one size does not fit all.
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We believe that meal planning is the best way to set yourself up for success, so a healthy meal or snack is available to you when you are hungry, hassle-free. With a little planning ahead, the healthier choice can also be the easier choice.
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We know that athletic performance can be significantly enhanced through nutrition. As the science surrounding sports nutrition continues to develop, we stay up to date with the latest research to ensure that our dietary strategies are supported by the best available science.
Credentials & Qualifications
Licenses, Certifications & Experience
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Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), credentialed by Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), the credentialing agency of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
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RDN License in the state of Tennessee.
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5+ years of experience with menu planning.
What is the RDN Credential? Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) are food and nutrition experts who have met the following criteria to earn the RD credential: Completed a minimum of a bachelor's degree at a US regionally accredited university or college and course work accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Effective January 1, 2024, the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the organization that administers the exam, will require a minimum of a master's degree to be eligible to take the exam. More information is available on the CDR website. Completed an ACEND®-accredited supervised practice program at a health-care facility, community agency, or a foodservice corporation or combined with undergraduate or graduate studies. Typically, a practice program will run six to 12 months in length. Passed a national examination administered by CDR. For more information regarding the examination, refer to CDR's website. Completed continuing professional educational requirements to maintain registration.
Services
Scenic City Nutrition specializes in meal planning and sport nutrition.
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Our meal planning service is not only for athletes but anyone interested in meal planning. It does not matter if you are a beginner in the kitchen or an expert - our 100% personalized meal service is for you.
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We also offer athlete-specific packages. We work with athletes of all levels and offer athlete-specific meal plans, race day fueling, and one-one-one nutrition coaching program.
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Meal Planning
We offer 3 different subscription options: 1-week, 2-week and 4-week. All subscriptions include a consultation, weekly meal plan(s), and on-going support via email or text.
Race Day Fueling
An individualized nutrition plan focusing on your fueling needs before, during, and after a race or event. This plan is for athletes preparing for an event that requires a detailed nutrition strategy. Must be scheduled at least 1 month prior to the event.
1:1 Nutrition Coaching
A comprehensive, personalized nutrition coaching program running 8 weeks and designed for athletes of all levels wanting to enhance their performance and body composition.