What to Eat at a Meet: A #swimFASTERfood Q&A with our Nutrition Expert
What to Eat at a Meet: A #swimFASTERfood Q&A with our Nutrition Expert
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y Kelly Jones, RD
USA Swimming recently launched a new campaign called #swimFASTERfood, to create a dialogue on what we serve at concession stands at youth swim meets. We have put together an all-star partnership that includes Chobani, MilkPEP, Olympic spokesperson Matt Grevers and registered dietitian Kelly Jones.
The focus of the campaign is on “what to eat a meet,” to prepare for performance on race day. We believe athletes may have treats and try many foods as part of healthy, well-balanced diet. So, donuts, hot dogs and nachos aren’t “off the table” so to speak, but we have other options for swimmers to consider on the day of a swim meet.
We sat down with registered dietitian Kelly Jones to talk about what to eat at a meet to swim your best.
