Sports Nutrition

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The Dairy Alliance and the Virginia High School League have teamed up to bring high school students, parents, and coaches information about nutrition and healthy living, and in particular, the benefits of chocolate milk for the active athlete.

The Dairy Alliance Resources

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NEW Fueling Workout Series

High School Sports Nutrition Resources

Dairy Nutrition

Milk – Nature’s Sports Drink Handout

Beef Council Resources

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Anchor Your Plate With Protein

Snacking For Strength

The Dairy Alliance Articles

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The ABCs of Immunity

4 Nutrition Tips for the Student Athlete

National Chocolate Milk Day

Fuel Success with Breakfast

Sports Nutrition Videos

Sports dietitian Randy Bird, MS, RD, CSSD, CSCS, provides insight on how food can affect athletic performance. He addresses five common mistakes he sees athletes make when it comes to fueling and talks about why chocolate milk is a good choice for refueling after a workout.

Athletic training doesn’t end when you leave the field, the gym, or the court—being the best athlete you can means prioritizing nutrition as well. Watch this video by Randy Byrd, Director of Sports Nutrition for the University of Virginia and learn how to Power Your Performance with Smoothies!

Athletic training doesn’t end when you leave the field, the gym, or the court—being the best athlete you can means prioritizing nutrition as well. Watch this video to see why chocolate milk is the official protein beverage of the VHSL.