NUTRITION and WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

Wrestlers should have a balanced diet, with a variety of nutritious foods, including proteins, carbs, and some fats.  There is no need to purchase special foods, supplements, herbs, or sports drinks. Just make nutritious decisions about what you eat. Eat small frequent meals, and avoid "supersize" fast foods! Questions asked by young athletes

Drink plenty of fluids, especially water. Dehydration is not a way to make weight  *  Are Sports Drinks Necessary? * Keeping Fluid Levels Up

Avoid foods or supplements with the following ingredients: DHEA  *   Andro/Norandro  *  Tribulus Terrestis  *  Yohimbe  *  Ephedra (Ma Huang)  *  GHB/GBL  *  Caffeine-containing products (guarana, mate, kola nut)

Here are links to wrestling & nutrition articles. Remember, when reviewing articles, look for the author's credentials; information is more likely to be accurate and appropriate if the author is an RD (Registered Dietitian) or LD (Licensed Dietitian). Also -- if an article recommends supplements such as Creatine or herbal supplements -- it's less likely to be a legitimate article. Note - These links will open into new windows, so you will still have the PelhamWrestling.com window open.

 *  Nutrition Facts  *  Nutrition for Wrestling  *     Nutrition Information from the NCAA  *  Eating on the Go  * Nutrition for Optimal Performance  *  Nutrition Goals for Athletes *  Nutrition handouts (Download PDF files)  * Keeping Energy Up