Nutritionist speaks on the negative effects of energy drinks

Volume I, Issue #4 - August 11, 2009

Quarterly E-newsletter from the WINForum provides updates on recent & upcoming nutrition clinics, up-to-date sport nutrition news & information, and emphasizes the importance of nutrient rich food choices for peak performance.

Coaches hear the truth about energy drinks and supplements
The third WINForum clinic of 2009 was held during the WIAA Coaches’ School at the Yakima Convention Center on July 31st. Over 140 coaches attended the session where Emily Edison, MS, RD, Sports Dietitian for the University of Washington Athletics Department, presented the facts on sport nutrition, energy drinks, supplements, and dietary blunders and other nutritional information for coaches about getting their athletes to eat healthy to ensure peak athletic performance in her presentation, “Sports Diet Dilemmas”.

-View Emily’s presentation
-Print handouts from Emily’s presentation
-See picture gallery from the clinic

News You Can Use

Mom Says Coach Ignored Son's Stroke-Causing Brain Injuries During Football Game
The mother of an Illinois high school football player is suing his football coach and the district, claiming her son sustained permanent, stroke-causing brain injuries during a game after his complaints of a headache and signs of a concussion went ignored.

Cheerleading found to cause most serious sports injuries
Cheerleading is not all pom-poms and glitter with a U.S. study finding that most catastrophic sports injuries among high school and college athletes occurred on the sidelines of the big games.

Sport Nutrition Game Plan to be released at October nutrition clinic
There is one more WINForum Nutrition Clinic planned for 2009 to be held in October at the University of Washington Conibear Shell House.
To keep up-to-date with what’s happening with the WINForum and to learn more, visit us online at www.WINForum.org.

Stay Connected to the WINForum
WINForum – www.WINForum.org
This website was created as an online sports nutrition resource for athletes, coaches, trainers, and parents. On the website you will find sports nutrition information, news, information on the WINForum blog, past WINForum Executive Summaries, printable handouts and digital video of past WINForum sessions and DVDs.

WINForum blog – winforumblog.blogspot.com
The WINForum blog is another channel where up-to-date and relevant sports nutrition information can be accessed and shared. The blog is updated regularly and is an opportunity to network with other coaches, trainers, student-athletes, and parents.

YouTube – www.youtube.com/user/winforum
We will continue to post videos regarding nutrition and meal-planning on YouTube. These videos are also accessible through www.WINForum.org and our Facebook profile.

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