Fact Sheets & Articles

SHPN is pleased to offer FREE sports nutrition fact sheets on topics of interest to sports dietitians, exercise professionals, athletes, and the general public. The fact sheets are written by registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) to provide nutrition guidance. SHPN does not endorse any products, services or any organizations included in the fact sheets and content is for informational purposes only.

Fact Sheets may be downloaded, printed and copied for education purposes only. Reproduction for sales purposes is not authorized. The Adobe PDF format meets full ADA compliance for screen readers and adaptive functionality and the fact sheets are designed to be print-ready. CLICK HERE to download and review the Terms of Use Agreement.

Are you an expert in an area of sports and human performance nutrition and interested in writing a Fact Sheet? Please let us know by contacting SHPN at shpn@eatright.org.

The NCAA, CPSDA and SHPN are working together to provide nutrition information on the topic of health and safety for collegiate athletes, coaches, administrators and others through the development of new Fact Sheets and updating current Fact Sheets.

SHPN has developed a series of fact sheets tailored to performing artists because the physical demands and mental and psychological pressures of performing artist-athletes are similar to those of sports athletes. These resources have been developed in conjunction with Athletes and the Arts (AATA) a young and emerging organization formed to address the health, wellness, and performance needs of performing artist-athletes. The Fact Sheets are created by SHPN Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) and provide timely, accurate, applied information and guidance.

Through a collaborative effort, SHPN and AATA strive to make sure performance athletes are provided with guidance and resources that are accurate to support the high demands of their training and overall health. We have also created a resource list of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists who currently work with performance athletes. For more information click here to see which RDNs specialize in performance nutrition in your area! If you are currently practicing in this arena (with athletes in the arts) and would like to be included, please send an email to yasiansarird@gmail.com.

Nutrition for Marching Arts

Nutrition for Dancers and Performing Arts Athletes

• Debunking Diet Myths for the Athlete
• Diets Gone Too Far
• Eating Disorders in Athletes
• Effects of Too Much Caffeine on Athlete Performance
• Food Over Supplements: A How-To Guide
• Fueling the Extra Mile: Proper Nutrition for Endurance Athletes
• More Than Just a Drink: Effects of Alcohol on Training and Competition
• Nutrient Needs for the Off-Season
• Nutrients and Timing for the Perfect Athlete's Snack
• Nutrition and Cognition for Academic & Athletic Success
• Training Table
• Water: How Much Is Enough?
• Weight Loss in Wrestling: Current State of the Science 
• Weight Management: Maintaining Weight While Staying Competitive