Category Archives: Sports Nutrition

Whether you are a competitive athlete or just enjoy working out, what you eat will affect your performance. An eating strategy can support your training, performance and overall health.
Your body needs the right carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals and fluid to fuel it for exercise. Even if you’re not competing in a sport with a finish line, eating right can help you train harder. It can delay the onset of fatigue and aid in your recovery from a work out. With the right diet you can achieve peak performance.

Sports Nutrition Fact Sheets

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Sports Nutrition Fact Sheets: A Trusted Resource

SD-USA is pleased to offer Sports Nutrition Fact Sheets on topics of interest to sports dietitians, exercise professionals, athletes, and the general public.

The fact sheets provide timely, accurate, applied information and guidance authored and edited by SCAN Registered Dietitians (RDs). Reproduction of the fact sheets is permitted for educational purposes with credit granted to SCAN. Reproduction for sales purposes is not authorized.

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Committee on Sports Medicine and Fitness – American Academy of Pediatrics

 

Smart Nutrition for Wrestling & Gymnastics

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Wrestling Nutrition and Weight Control

The key to developing wrestling potential are a healthy, balanced diet, acquiring the needed wrestling skills, proper conditioning and getting adequate rest. By following sound advice about wrestling nutrition and weight control, wrestlers can improve their performance on the mat and in the classroom.

Weight Management, Nutrition & Energy Needs for Gymnastics

Gymnastics includes seven disciplines and each has its own challenges and problems with weight management. Some athletes require building of body mass, muscle and power, while others need strength and flexibility on a small frame.