UMD Sports Nutrition

Happy Registered Dietitian Day to our incredible group of RDs! Registered Dietitians are a key part of the Sports Performance team, and we're blessed to have the best in the business🤝 Bagels are on us today 😏 @FuelingTheTerps #RegisteredDietitianDay #NationalNutritionMonth2022

Nutrition QOTD➡️ Which of the following is a macronutrient?

Sleep is 🔑 to performance & recovery! Make it a priority in your training schedule 💤

❕Our body weight and shape have nothing to do with who we are as individuals❕ #NEDAwareness

Today we #BeTheChange 💥 Be mindful of the comments you make to others as you never know someone’s relationship with their body or food, and the impact a comment can have on someone.

Today we #SeeTheChange🌟 Be mindful of the messages you see in the media and how it impacts the way we perceive our appearance. Try commenting on the person’s experience rather than how they look!

It’s National Eating Disorders Awareness Week! We’re bringing awareness to eating for eating disorders and disordered eating and will be spreading self love and body positivity through this year’s theme - #SeeTheChange and #BeTheChange

The correct answer is… B. 3-4 hours before Here’s why⬇️

Nutrition QOTD➡️ What time should you eat a pre-competition meal?

Recovery days are just as important as training days‼️ Keep your fueling & hydration schedule as consistent as possible, as well as getting adequate sleep!

@TerpsFH was busy in the kitchen this week cooking up some stir fry👩‍🍳

Hydration is 🔑 to performance, so watch out for how much coffee you’re consuming! Large doses can have a diuretic effect that could lead to dehydration during exercise. Pay attention to the hydration recs surrounding training⬇️

The correct answer is… D. All of the Above Here’s why⬇️

Nutrition QOTD➡️ Which of the following contains electrolytes?

Looking to learn more about Pre-, Pro-, and Postbiotics? ⬇️Here’s some more information

@TerpsSoftball enjoyed the celebrating Thirsty Thursday with some hot chocolate 🍫🐢

Need a snack before bed? Reach for a protein-rich item to help enhance muscle recovery, increase lean body mass & strength, increase satiety & decrease morning hunger💪

The correct answer is… C. As soon as you wake up Here’s why⬇️

Nutrition QOTD➡️ How early should you start hydrating each day?

What is fiber and what are its benefits within the diet? Find out more below and how to add it into your diet⬇️