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Mission StatementÂ
West Chester University Athletics is committed to improving the health and performance of its student-athletes. Nutrition is one of the key components for achieving optimal health and performance, which is why we offer comprehensive Sports Nutrition programming as part of Student Athlete Support Services. Â
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PurposeÂ
To provide a food first, evidence-based approach in order to help guide student-athletes towards making healthier food choices that will properly fuel them for their specific sport.
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  Nutrition Services:
   *  Q & A sessions
   *  Team Talks
   *  Cafeteria tours
   *  Grocery store tours
   *  Restaurant/convenience store lists
   *  Cooking demos
  *  1-v-1 Nutrition coaching
   *  Diet analysis
   *  Calculation energy/macronutrient needs
    *  Bod Pod testing/interpretation
  *  Dietary supplement review
The fueling program involves distributing healthy snacks to the athletes either at practice, for games, or in locker rooms. The contents of the fueling station are based on the results of online surveys that the teams complete prior to the program that assesses their food preferences. A typical fueling station may include fruit, vegetables, trail mix, whole-grain snack chips, pretzels, popcorn, cheese sticks, yogurt, chocolate milk, and PBJ sandwiches. The fueling stations are are managed by graduate assistants and provide experiential opportunities for undergraduate students and dietetic interns to work with the athletes.
CONTACT:
Christine Karpinski, PhD, RD, CSSD, LDN
SECC 260
610-436-4406
ckarpinski@wcupa.edu
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