Everyone is Better Off Using a Food First Approach!
Nutrient dense foods can help fuel the body the right without any of the added risks associated with supplements. The right nutrition can help an athlete obtain optimal gains for a training program, enhanced recovery after workouts and events, achievement or maintenance of an ideal body weight and physique, reduced risk of injury and illness, confidence in facing the competition, consistency in a high level of performance and more!
Seek a Dietitian!
Dietitians are experts in the use of food and nutrition to promote health and manage disease. They advise people on what to eat in order to lead or maintain a healthy lifestyle or achieve a specific health-related goal. Dietitians can also help individuals identify habits and give ideas on areas of improvement and how to correct them to achieve thier goals. Sports dietitians are becoming more prevalent since many organizations are invested in conducting and promoting the science and practice of nutrition for athletes.
Food is fuel, and food is powerful – EAT IT!
Food Resources:
Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020
Professionals in Nutrition for Exercise and Sport (PINES)
International Olympic Committee (IOC) Medical Commission 2010 consensus statement
Food and Nutrition Information Center of the U.S. Department of Agriculture
Sportsoracle Nutrition Overview