Links

• Food and Nutrition Information Center - The Center is part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and its site provides specific information on diet and nutrition. The site also contains an extensive resource list of Internet sites on related topics.
  
  
• 2008-09 NCAA Sports Medicine Handbook - This National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) publication contains guidelines and recommendations for institutions to protect the health and safety of student athletes. The Handbook’s chapter, “Nutrition and Athletic Performance,” discusses nutritional health and the danger of eating disorders that are linked to college athletics. The chapter also recommends healthy weight-loss protocols for college athletes.

This information last reviewed 10/26/11