Tiger Nutrition
Sports nutrition plays an integral role in promoting athletic success by helping athletes stay healthy and optimally fuel themselves so they can maximize training and conditioning. An often over-looked component in many programs, smart nutrition planning can equate to greater gains in lean body mass, minimized fatigue related to poor hydration and under-fueling, and enhanced recovery which supports all future training and competition. Tiger Strength and Conditioning and Tiger Nutrition are regular partners in promoting high performance nutrition.
PERFORMANCE NUTRITION AT PRINCETON
Sports nutrition counseling helps student-athletes learn to maximally fuel performance through well-balanced, nutrient-dense eating. Meeting nutrition needs through food first is prioritized and the strategic use of sports foods, fluids, and supplements are made on an individual basis.
SERVICES FOR VARSITY STUDENT-ATHLETES
Individual Appointments
Questions or concerns about fatigue, poor recovery, eating in the dining halls, body composition- make an appointment. The Sports RD can also provide medical nutrition therapy for student athletes with bone health concerns, multiple food allergies, diabetes, or anemia among other issues.
Supplement Reviews
The shared Athletic Medicine and Athletics Department Supplement Policy (starting on page 15) requires student-athletes who are considering taking a supplement to meet with the sport dietitian first. Reduce your risk, read the entire policy. For a tutorial on supplement safety and efficacy, see the USADA website Supplement 411.
Dining Hall Tours and Position Group Meetings
Meet with the Sports RD as a group for questions about navigating the dining halls or eating clubs, for position specific needs and goals, or for shared concerns.Email the Sports RD directly to schedule.
Body Composition Assessments
Individual or team assessments can be conducted. E-mail the Sports RD to schedule.
Team Presentations
The sport dietitian is available to meet with teams regarding various topics, including hydration strategies, eating on the road, transitioning out of competitive athletics, nutrition for immune support, and recovering from injuries. Other topics are available by request. If your team is interested in a particular topic, please make a request through your coach or team captains.
MAKING AN APPOINTMENT
Varsity athletes do not need a referral to schedule an appointment with the sport dietitian. Call McCosh directly to set something up. 609-258-3141. If you have specific medical concerns including fatigue, diabetes, high blood pressure, digestive disorders and illness, make an appointment with your team physician first.