Sports Nutrition

Arcadia University Athletics

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Sports Nutrition

Here at Arcadia, we want to focus on student-athletes as a whole and provide them with resources that help them perform at their best in all aspects of life. Part of doing this is focusing on proper nutrition. It is our goal to educate our student-athletes and introduce healthy eating habits to help prevent injury, improve mental health in both sport and the classroom, and enhance overall health.

OUR NUTRITION TEAM


Sam Maiorino Nutrition Specialist	Tim Morris Executive Chef	Kelli Johnson Catering Director

WHAT WE DO

The Battle Bar
The Battle Bar is a nutrition bar that is open once a week, where we introduce a healthy snack for the University population. We provide samples as well as the recipe with a full list of ingredients and how to make it so that the students are able to make it on their own if they desire. This is to help educate students on different healthy foods they may be intimidated by or unaware of, with recipes that are usually low-cost and easy to make, and that students of all levels can recreate on their own. We also provide opportunities for student work, where an intern each year helps make the recipes and is the face of the Battle Bar.

Battle Bar WSOC

Team Cooking Classes

Working with our Metz staff, we are able to organize team cooking classes throughout each semester. These cooking classes are based around a healthy meal that is easy and cost effective for our student-athletes in order to help them learn how to cook and meal prep for themselves and assist them with their busy schedules.

ESPORTS Cooking Contest

2022-23 Team Cooking Champion - Esports

One-on-one and team nutrition consults

With an appointment, we will meet with student athletes individually to help them reach their nutritional goals. This can range from weight management, having specific food allergies, and needing guidance on other healthy options, or simply just trying to eat a more well-balanced diet. We also meet with teams to educate them on what a healthy, balanced diet looks like for their sport, to help them achieve peak performance.

RESOURCES
Instagram - arcadia_performance
Battle Bar Recipes
Vegan Recipes
Healthy Meal Recipes
Healthy Snacks
Healthy Eating Plate
How to Read a Nutrition Label
Dorm Room Friendly Foods
Dining Hall Choices
Hydration Tips
Sleep Tips
Budget-Friendly Grocery Shopping Tips