Sports Nutrition
Whether you are a star athlete or simply enjoy regularly participating in physical activities like dancing, soccer, tennis or bilking, milk’s nine essential nutrients play an important role in fueling any active lifestyle. From bone building to muscle strengthening, the nutrients in milk provide a variety of positive health benefits. For example, carbohydrates in milk help to refuel energy, protein works to repair and build muscle, and fluid and electrolytes replenish what is lost in sweat to rehydrate the body.
Science supports the many health benefits dairy foods provide for the active individual. Research shows milk and chocolate milk to be an effective post exercise beverage for endurance or resistance activities. Research also supports the role whey protein– the naturally occurring protein in milk – plays in improving body composition and managing a healthy weight.
To learn more about how dairy foods including milk, chocolate milk and whey protein contribute to an active lifestyle, take a look at these nutrition materials.
Milk: Nature’s Sports Drink
Low-fat and fat-free milk – white or chocolate – offer a more nutrient-rich alternative to traditional sports drinks. Every serving provides nine essential nutrients which help the body to function properly and perform at its best.
Whey Protein
Whey protein is a high-quality protein naturally found in dairy that contains all of the essential amino acids, or in other words the building blocks your body needs.
Fuel Up to Play 60 with Nutrient-Rich Food Choices
While children need to eat from all food groups, there are several food groups that health experts agree Americans need to eat from more often—low-fat and fat-free milk or milk products, fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
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Refuel Grant Program
The Refuel Grant program will award 100 Refuel Grants to local athletes and teams nationwide from March 30, 2011 to January 15, 2012. Athletes and athletic organizations who refuel with chocolate milk can visit
www.RefuelWithChocolateMilk.comto learn more and apply.