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Coming up on 2H

November 1, 2012

The second championship weekend of the MHSAA fall season means plenty of coverage posting all Saturday from the Lower Peninsula Cross Country and Boys Soccer Finals.

  • Come back all day for reports, photos and results from all eight cross country races at Michigan International Speedway.
  • We'll also have game coverage of all four Soccer Finals being played at East Kentwood and Troy Athens.
  • Also, check back Friday night for features on Cedar Springs runner Connor Mora, who broke 15 minutes last week, and Battle Creek St. Philip Miss Volleyball candidate Amanda McKinzie.
This graphic shows a variety of healthy fast-food options for student-athletes, including a baked chicken sandwich, burrito bowl, salad, apple slices, a bean burrito and milk.

Coach's Guide to Nutrition: Fueling with Fast Food

Life is busy, and sometimes getting food fast is the only option.

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Fueling up with fast food can provide the proper nutrition to students when they are in a pinch.

Learning to identify more nutritious foods on restaurant menus will help provide the macronutrients students need in a meal. 

Fast food for breakfast, lunch, or dinner can be part of a balanced diet.

Encourage students to keep the macros in mind when choosing from the menu. Giving students tips, such as choosing baked or grilled chicken, fresh fruit or salads, and milk as a beverage can make it easier for athletes to choose foods that will nourish their bodies.      

Information above is excerpted from UDIM’s A Coach’s Guide to Nutrition.