Maintaining proper nutrition is a critical step to establish a healthy foundation for athletes. The right fuel helps athletes at every level build muscle, recover from workouts, and avoid injury and fatigue.
High-performance athletes often do not realize how high their caloric output should be, and many are unknowingly undernourished. Over time this may lead to dangerous consequences, such as hormonal disturbances and weakened bones, which can induce stress fractures and serious injuries. Working with a sports dietitian helps make sure your fueling keeps pace with your training.
Proper nutrition is essential for an individual to achieve peak athletic performance, sustained energy, maximized recovery, and in the prevention of both disease and injury. In other words, optimal nutrition creates optimal results. As an athlete, your personalized nutrition plan should incorporate fueling strategies for your training schedule and competition goals while accommodating your food preferences and lifestyle.
Athletes often have health concerns including those specific to athletes such as injury rehabilitation, iron deficiency, GI disorders and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S). Dr. Szebeni has extensive experience working with athletes at all levels, from high school to professional athletes. Anyone can learn to eat like a champion, but with a demanding schedule, the details of sports nutrition can feel overwhelming. Whether you are a beginner or an elite athlete, Coastal Nutrition uses current, evidence-based sports nutrition to help you reach your goals. Some insurance plans cover nutrition services, so check your benefits before your first visit.
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