Category Archives: Nutrition

Fueling Basketball Players

Jun
27
2011

A small High School female player training for an hour a day may need only 2,000 calories per day but a 7 foot professional player may need up to 6,000 to 7,000 calories per day. Male athletes who train for … Continue reading →

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Keys to selceting performance professional

Apr
25
2011

1. Education– is not everything but a person with a strong background will be able to help you in several areas and answer your questions. 2 Experience– Several ways to look at this. But longevity in the profession is key. … Continue reading →

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Fuel up Early, Ball Hard Later

Sep
15
2010

Author- Joe Dibble, RD Scenario: Justin B is a high school basketball player. Each day he wakes up late and rushes to school, skipping breakfast. He eats a sandwich around noon. Justin rarely drinks water, choosing soda instead. He goes to … Continue reading →

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