Nutrition and Sports
Health Facts for You
Related Services
UW Health registered dietitians provide nutrition counseling for a variety of adolescent to adult athletes of all performance levels. We can teach you about the nutrients your body needs and how to incorporate them into everyday eating. We can evaluate your current food habits and recommend ways to optimize your nutrition, meet with you to discuss your specific goals and assist you in learning about a variety of nutrition topics.Locations
Specialized nutrition clinics are available to UW Health patients who have unique sports nutrition needs.
Internet Resources
A wealth of information is available to help you maintain optimal health for your trainings and sports events. You should be careful to seek information only from credible sources. The following resources are recommended by your UW Health nutrition care team.
- Target Heart Rate Calculator (American Cancer Society)
- Food and Fitness (Teens Health)
- A Guide to Eating for Sports (Teen Health)
- Eat to Compete (Iowa State University Extension)
- Sports Nutrition Reading List (American Dietetic Association)
General Sports Information
The following links offer general information about sports health.

