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Eating Disorders in Female and Male Student Athletes: Warning Signs Parents and Coaches Shouldn’t Ignore
Coaches, parents, and teammates struggle to know how to help a student athlete who may struggle with an eating disorder.
How Much Dietary Fat Should Athletes Eat? A Sports Dietitian Explains
How much fat should athletes eat? Expert sports dietitian Wendi Irlbeck explains fat intake for athletes, healthy fat sources, timing, and why too much hurts performance.
Fueling the High School Dancer, Gymnast and Cheer Athlete
High school dancers, gymnasts and cheerleaders are unique athletes who require proper nutrition to fuel their demanding practice sessions, performances, and competitions. The physical and mental demands on their bodies are significant, involving strength, flexibility, endurance, and coordination. Unfortunately, these…
Summer Fueling for Student-Athletes: 3 Habits That Prevent Fall Burnout
Discover 3 summer fueling tips for student-athletes from a registered dietitian. Build habits now that boost performance, recovery, and energy this fall.
Pre-Workout Nutrition: What Should Student Athletes Should Eat Before a Workout
Athletes often wonder what they should eat before working out. Here are seven simple, effective pre-workout meals to help you train stronger and feel better!
What to Eat the Night Before a Game: 9 Meals for Athletes
Sports dietitian Wendi Irlbeck shares what athletes should eat the night before a game — 9 balanced pre-game meal ideas, bedtime snacks, and foods to avoid.
What Should Athletes Eat on Game Day? 5 Meal Ideas for Peak Performance
Unsure what to eat the night before a game or competition? Check out my top 5 tips that will help you feel and perform at your best to crush your competition!
50+ No-Cook Meals and Snacks for Student-Athletes
No cooking skills? No problem! Here are some simple "no-cook" meal and snack pairings for student-athletes and active adults!
Refueling Tips For Young Athletes
Refueling after a workout, game, or event matters—especially for young athletes.
Creatine Monhydrate and Youth Athletes: What Parents Need to Know
Wendi Irlbeck MS, RDN, LD, CISSN breaks down what the research says about creatine use in young athletes, including safety, benefits, dosage, and common myths!
Most Frequently Asked Nutrition Questions (and Answers!)
We answer the most frequently asked sports nutrition questions for athletes, families, coaches including what to eat on game day.
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