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College Athlete Nutrition
Navigate dining halls, dorm life, and increased training demands in college.
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Navigate dining halls, dorm life, and increased training demands in college.
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5 min
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Athlete
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Navigate dining halls, dorm life, and increased training demands in college.
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College Athlete Nutrition
Read time
5 min
Audience
Athlete
Start here
Navigate dining halls, dorm life, and increased training demands in college.
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Navigate dining halls, dorm life, and increased training demands in college.
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The College Challenge
Transitioning to college brings:
- Independence in food choices
- Dining hall reliance
Higher Than Ever
Peak training years
- Still some growth
- High academic demands
The College Challenge
Transitioning to college brings:
Transitioning to college brings:
- Independence in food choices
- Dining hall reliance
- Limited cooking (dorms)
The Financial Reality of College Fueling
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### Maximizing the Meal Plan
Your meal plan is the cheapest calories you will ever buy. Maximize your dining hall swipes. If the hall allows it, always walk out with a piece of fruit, a bagel, or a carton of milk for your dorm fridge. Stop blowing $8 a day on campus coffee carts when the dining hall coffee is literally free.
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Source topics
college • dining hall • university • NCAA