Sport Nutrition

The Coaching Association of Canada, is constantly revising its sport nutrition resources to ensure that athletes, coaches and parents have the most up-to-date information on nutrition and athletic performance.

Go to the CAC website to see their full list of resources:
http://www.coach.ca/sport-nutrition-resources-s12664

Energy Drinks: Think Before you Drink
This article addresses some of the issues and concerns surrounding the increased consumption of energy drinks and outlines why experts are urging people to “think before they drink.”
http://www.healthyalberta.ca/HealthyEating/896.htm

Risks and Benefits of Carbohydrate Loading
This article outlines how carbohydrates provide energy to the body, addresses safety factors, and suggests careful consideration and planning before you use carbohydrate loading as a sports nutrition technique.
http://www.healthyalberta.com/HealthyEating/1033.htm