This quarterly E-newsletter provides updates on recent and upcoming WINForum nutrition clinics and science-based sports nutrition news and information. It emphasizes the importance of nutrient rich food choices for peak athletic performance.

Coaches, Student Athletes Team Up
to Learn Nutrition Essentials for Performance

The Washington Interscholastic Nutrition Forum (www.winforum.org) conducted a three-hour nutrition essentials clinic at Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) headquarters on April 30. Having coaches and students attend generated more discussion and encouraged them to ‘team up’ to educate other team members about the value of eating a balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, grains and low-fat or fat-free dairy – connecting a healthy diet to personal achievement.

The WINForum clinic attracted 13 coaches and 12 student athletes, who heard WINForum coordinator Emily Edison review the WINForum Sports Nutrition Game Plan (download from www.winforum.org). Emily led discussions about nutrition basics such as snacks, meals, sports drinks, responsible weight loss, muscle gain, eating disorders and supplements. Participating coaches received three WIAA clock hour credits.

Student athletes learned about the planned WINForum Student Nutrition Advisory Panel (SNAP) to help answer questions and shape future WINForum nutrition clinics. The WINForum team will be reaching out to student athletes inviting them to join SNAP. Participating students will work with the WINForum team to discuss what is important to young athletes in terms of nutrition and health. If you have student athletes who would like to join SNAP, inquire at info@winforum.org.

The clinic was accredited for three WIAA coach's clock hour credits. Evaluations from the clinic were all positive and demonstrated the value of pairing coaches and student athletes for the session. The clinic was digitally recorded for streaming video on the WINForum website and YouTube.

Certificates of completion and photos were available to help promote healthy eating for all student athletes.

And for more news about sports nutrition visit the WINForum blog at winforumblog.blogspot.com.
The WINForum blog provides up-to-date and relevant sports nutrition information that can be shared with student athletes. The blog is updated regularly and is an opportunity to network with other coaches, trainers, student-athletes and parents.

Stay Connected to the WINForum at 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, digital video of past WINForum sessions and DVDs.

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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