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• Three meals and snacks are typical for most low EA symptoms (talk to your athletic trainer or
student-athletes to meet daily energy needs. team physician).
• Remember: Appetite is not always indicative of • Ask your doctor and/or sports RD if a vitamin D blood
your food and fueling needs. test or calcium and vitamin D supplementation is
important for you.
• It’s a good idea to have a structured eating
guideline for your heavy training cycles. • If you’re planning to diet, ask yourself whether your
weight or your performance is the driving force.
• Sometimes an increase in energy from food, or a
reduction in exercise, or a combination of both, can • Develop a realistic, performance-oriented, health-
be important adjustments to get into energy minded weight and body composition goal (your sports
balance (talk to your sports RD and coach RD and athletic trainer can help).
about making any adjustments in your training). • Always look for and use reputable sources of
• Consider meal replacement supplements information (talk to your athletic trainer if you are
or protein shakes as tools to help manage unsure of the source).
high-energy demands. • Set a realistic timeline for any weight loss or body
• A bone mineral density measurement composition changes; avoid quick fixes (your athletic
called DXA may be a good idea to trainer and strength and conditioning coach can help).
evaluate your body’s bone health, • Following a well-planned nutrition strategy designed
especially if you’ve been experiencing for you can best prepare you to perform.
Written by SCAN/CPSDA Registered Dietitians (RDs). For advice on customizing a fueling plan, consult an RD who specializes in sports, particularly a Board-
Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD). Find a qualified RD at www.scandpg.org or www.sportsRD.org.