UMD Sports Nutrition

The official Sports Nutrition Twitter for fueling University of Maryland student-athletes! Fear the Turtle!🐢

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Happy Registered Dietitian Day to our incredible group of RDs! Registered Dietitians are a key part of the Sports Performance team, and we're blessed to have the best in the business🤝 Bagels are on us today 😏 @FuelingTheTerps
#RegisteredDietitianDay #NationalNutritionMonth2022

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Nutrition QOTD➡️ Which of the following is a macronutrient?

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Sleep is 🔑 to performance & recovery! Make it a priority in your training schedule 💤

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❕Our body weight and shape have nothing to do with who we are as individuals❕

#NEDAwareness

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Today we #BeTheChange 💥

Be mindful of the comments you make to others as you never know someone’s relationship with their body or food, and the impact a comment can have on someone.

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Today we #SeeTheChange🌟

Be mindful of the messages you see in the media and how it impacts the way we perceive our appearance. Try commenting on the person’s experience rather than how they look!

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It’s National Eating Disorders Awareness Week!

We’re bringing awareness to eating for eating disorders and disordered eating and will be spreading self love and body positivity through this year’s theme - #SeeTheChange and #BeTheChange

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The correct answer is…

B. 3-4 hours before

Here’s why⬇️

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Nutrition QOTD➡️ What time should you eat a pre-competition meal?

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Recovery days are just as important as training days‼️

Keep your fueling & hydration schedule as consistent as possible, as well as getting adequate sleep!

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@TerpsFH was busy in the kitchen this week cooking up some stir fry👩‍🍳

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Hydration is 🔑 to performance, so watch out for how much coffee you’re consuming! Large doses can have a diuretic effect that could lead to dehydration during exercise.

Pay attention to the hydration recs surrounding training⬇️

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The correct answer is…

D. All of the Above

Here’s why⬇️

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Nutrition QOTD➡️ Which of the following contains electrolytes?

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Looking to learn more about Pre-, Pro-, and Postbiotics?

⬇️Here’s some more information

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@TerpsSoftball enjoyed the celebrating Thirsty Thursday with some hot chocolate 🍫🐢

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Need a snack before bed? Reach for a protein-rich item to help enhance muscle recovery, increase lean body mass & strength, increase satiety & decrease morning hunger💪

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The correct answer is…

C. As soon as you wake up

Here’s why⬇️

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Nutrition QOTD➡️ How early should you start hydrating each day?

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What is fiber and what are its benefits within the diet?

Find out more below and how to add it into your diet⬇️