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Sports Nutrition

Game Day

Play around with how to best fuel and hydrate before the event to avoid stomach upset.

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Everyday

Energy comes from three sources in the diet – Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat sometimes known as macronutrients or “macros.” But we don’t eat macros – we eat FOOD made of macros. So, what foods do we eat to get the right mix of energy?

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Hydration Basics

Hydration starts long before a workout! Enjoy milk with meals and water in between. Drink frequently throughout the day, carrying a water bottle can be a helpful reminder. Making a visit to the restroom? You should be going at least every couple of hours and urine should be light in color.

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Strength, Endurance & Recovery

Got your workout in? Make sure you are fueling well to maximize your hard work and accomplish your goals.

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Sleep and Rest

Sleep and rest days are critical for athlete recovery and peak performance. This is the time when muscles repair and recover from exercise and day to day activities. Not getting enough sleep may mean your body is not repairing properly, which can negatively impact performance. Most adults need 7-8 hours a day, while teens may need up to 10 hours.

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Chocolate Milk

Nutrient-rich chocolate milk can help you refuel and rehydrate within the 30-minute recovery window after exercise.

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Team Chocolate Milk

Meet Team Chocolate Milk for the United Dairy Industry of Michigan! These athletes are passionate about nutrition and fitness and recover with chocolate milk after hard training sessions. Make sure you look for them at your next race!

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Milk Means More Athletes

Meet professional athletes Justin Abdelkader, Saddiq Bey, Frank Ragnow, and Jake Vedder.

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Race Toolkit

Are you hosting a race, either virtually or in-person? Here are some “digital-friendly” tools to help provide sports nutrition information and engage your runners before and after they cross the finish line!

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