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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.

Coaches Guide to Nutrition: Exercise Fueling

Fueling your body is just as important as training your skills when it comes to athletic performance.

Milk Means More logoEating every 3–4 hours — including three balanced meals and three strategic snacks — helps keep your muscles energized, your focus sharp, and your mood steady throughout the day.

This consistent fueling not only supports performance on the field but also helps you succeed in the classroom.

Snacks play a key role, especially before and after workouts.

Knowing what to eat — and when — can boost performance, speed up recovery, and keep energy levels high.

In this edition (above), we’ll cover smart snack choices, pre- and post-exercise fueling tips, and strategies to stay prepared throughout the day.

Just like packing your gym bag, planning your food ahead of time is essential for success!

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