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What is she watching today?

February 2, 2012

Hopefully you've noticed our "Daily Dish" menu on the lower right side of your screen. Every day we'll have a regular feature -- and today's should be one of your new favorites.

Come along with our Andi Osters on a tour of all things YouTube, Facebook and Twitter, with an obvious slant toward high school sports and a little additional fun sprinkled in.

Check it out by clicking #SocialStudies.

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Coaches Guide to Nutrition: Supplements

Did you know that dietary supplements are not regulated by the government?  

Milk Means More logoEncourage your athletes to utilize food as their first option rather than a supplement.

If your athlete decides to utilize supplements, encourage them to look for supplements with a “USP Verified,” “Informed Sport,” or “NSF Certified Sport” seal.

For athletes, it’s important to note that some supplements (or ingredients in supplements) are banned. This includes some energy drinks; encourage your athletes to utilize supplements with extreme caution.   

Supplements are intended to supplement or add to the diet – not act as a substitute for food. Supplements can include vitamins, minerals, amino acids, probiotics or herbs.      

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