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Nutrition.gov
U.S. Department of Agriculture

Eating for Exercise and Sports

Find information on nutrition and athletic performance.

  • Bodybuilding and Performance Enhancement Supplements: What You Need To Know

    Learn about the safety and effectiveness of bodybuilding and athletic supplements.

    • HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health

  • Nutrition and Athletic Performance

    Read about how nutrition plays an important role in athletic performance.

    • HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus

  • Sports Fitness

    Find information and research about fitness and health.

    • HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus

  • Creatine Supplements: The Basics

    Learn about creatine supplements, their impact on athletic performance, and their safety.

    • Department of Defense, Uniformed Services University, Consortium for Health and Military Performance

  • Fueling Your Adolescent Athlete

    Find nutrition tips to help teen athletes fuel before, during, and after workouts to optimize performance.

    • Department of Defense, Uniformed Services University, Consortium for Health and Military Performance

  • Taking Dietary Supplements? Eat Real Food Instead

    Aim to get nutrition from real foods first! Check out this infographic for foods to boost athletic performance.

    • Department of Defense, Uniformed Services University, Consortium for Health and Military Performance

  • Whey Protein: The Basics

    Discover the facts about whey protein supplements including what they do and when they are used.

    • Department of Defense, Uniformed Services University, Consortium for Health and Military Performance

  • Nutrition for the Athlete

    Read about how athletes achieve peak performance by training and eating a balanced diet including a variety of foods in this printable fact sheet.

    • Colorado State University Extension

  • WAVE Sport Nutrition Curriculum

    The WAVE Sport Nutrition Curriculum uses youth's interest in sports to teach them about healthy eating and hydration to fuel a healthy, active body for life.

    • Oregon State University Extension

  • Nutrition for Physical Activity and Athletics

    Learn how food and fluid intake can impact athletic performance and weight management.

    • Oklahoma State University Extension

  • Sports Nutrition for All Ages

    Learn how nutrition before, during, and after sport competitions can improve athletic performance.

    • PennState Extension

  • Protein and Athletic Performance

    Get information on protein intake for athletes.

    • University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service