A Coaches' Guide to 
   Sports Nutrition 
    A Coaches’ Guide to Sports Nutrition is designed to assist Special 
    Olympics North Carolina coaches of all sports activities and competitive 
    levels in understanding the basic principles of nutrition that can help with 
    the success of an athlete.
    ABOUT THE GUIDE
    The information found in this Power Point was adapted from Special 
    Olympics Florida’s Coaches’ Guide
    MYPLATE
    The current nutrition guide published by the USDA Center for Nutrition 
    Policy and Promotion. It offers ideas and tips to help people create a 
    healthier eating style that meets individual needs and improves health.
       MyPlate: Important Points
    All food and beverage choices matter – focus on variety, amount, and nutrition.
    Focus on making healthy food and beverage choices from all five food groups 
    including fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy to get the nutrients 
    you need.
    Choose an eating style low in saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars.
    UseNutrition Facts labels and ingredient lists to find amounts of saturated fat, 
    sodium, and added sugars in the foods and beverages you choose.
    Make small changes to create a healthier eating style.
    Support healthy eating for everyone.
    Create settings where healthy choices are available and affordable to you and 
    others in your community.