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Coach's Guide to Nutrition: Celebrate Chocolate Milk Day on Sept. 27

National Chocolate Milk Day, celebrated on September 27, is a great opportunity to highlight a favorite drink that can also play a role in an athlete’s recovery routine. 

Milk Means More logoFor high school athletes, chocolate milk can be a convenient choice after a hard practice, workout or game. 

It provides carbohydrates to help replace energy, protein to help repair and rebuild muscle, and fluids and electrolytes to support rehydration. 

The first 30-45 minutes after exercise is an important time to begin refueling, and chocolate milk provides key nutrients athletes need to help their bodies recover and prepare for what’s next. 

This National Chocolate Milk Day, raise a glass and refuel, rebuild and rehydrate for what’s next. 

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

This graphic illustrates a properly-balanced plate for an athlete to maintain a quality diet.

Coach's Guide to Nutrition: Building a Performance Plate

Proper nutrition is key to athletic performance, and it all starts with how you build your plate.  

Milk Means More logoAthletes need at least three balanced meals a day, plus snacks, to fuel training, competition, and recovery.

But knowing what , and how much,  to eat can be confusing.

That’s why we’re breaking down the “Athlete's Plate” to help guide your choices.

Whether it’s a rest day, intense practice, or game day, this simple visual approach ensures you’re getting the right mix of carbohydrates, protein, healthy fats, and colorful fruits and vegetables at every meal. 

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