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
Whey Protein
Game-Day Snacks
