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Sports Nutrition

Fueling Children’s Healthy Growth, Learning, and Play

Team Nutrition is an initiative of the USDA Food and Nutrition Service to support the child nutrition programs through training and technical assistance for foodservice, nutrition education for children and their caregivers, and school and community support for healthy eating and physical activity. Nebraska has been awarded the 2023 Team Nutrition Grant Supporting Nutrition Education for School- Aged Children. As part of this grant,  NDE and partners will assist schools in increasing awareness of the MyPlate symbol, resources, school meal nutritional quality and nutrition equity among key audiences (students, parents/caregivers, school coaches and athletic trainers, school nurses, afterschool program operators, and Pre- K-12 teachers. ) by issuing targeted social marketing messaging, educational resources, and events.

 

MyPlate Nutrition Resources for Nebraska Athletes

Resources for Coaches & Trainers

Coaches and Trainers, please utilize the below resources to fit your needs.

Volleyball

Volleyball Presentation:

  • Macronutrients Overview
  • Timing of Meals/Snacks
  • Added Sugar
  • Calculating Energy Needs
  • Hydration
    • Caffeine & Energy Drinks

Cross Country

Cross Country Presentation:

  • Macronutrients
  • Fueling
    • Signs & Symptoms
    • Timing
  • Hydration
    • Caffeine & Energy Drinks
  • Calculating Energy Needs
  • Preparing for race day

Social Media Messages

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Updated September 4, 2024 2:37pm