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Proper nutrition is one of the most important elements for fueling great athletic performance. Check out the sports nutrition advice below to learn how you can implement a proper sports nutrition diet designed to boost your on-field or on-court performance.

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Lunch Box Special: Tobin Heath's Old-School Pre-Game Favorite

April 10, 2013 | Samantha Jones

Many athletes follow complex eating plans to power up for big games, but not U.S. Women’s Soccer National Team member Tobin Heath. She found her secret weapon inside a kid’s lunch box. Heath discovered that one of her favorite childhood meals...

How Allyson Felix Fuels Up on Race Days

October 1, 2012 | Samantha Jones

Four-time Olympic gold medal-winning sprinter Allyson Felix may only weigh 120 pounds, but she burns up so much energy through training and competition that she maintains a diet of around 3,000 calories per day. “I love food,” she jokes. “I can...

Softball Nutrition During Tournament Season

September 18, 2012 | Matt Meinrod

Did you find yourself struggling to get through the long weekend of games at your most recent softball tournament? Many athletes are injured and worn down during a tournament because of poor nutrition. Since you could easily find yourself playing...

Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh Share Their Secrets to a Healthy Breakfast

June 1, 2012 | Samantha Jones

In the world of beach volleyball, all athletes are measured against Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh. At one point, the duo racked up 112 straight wins, and they’re the only team in the sport’s history to win two consecutive gold...

Basic Nutrition Guidelines for Female Athletes

May 6, 2012 | Dr. Robert Truax

Nutrition for athletes has three purposes: 1) maximize initial performance; 2) sustain maximal performance; and 3) rapid recovery. For the female athlete, proper nutrition is also needed to maintain menstrual cycle and bone health. The menstrual cycle is an additional energy...