Staying up-to-date on nutrition information is important for
today's athletes. One way you can educate yourself is by
referencing useful, informative nutrition websites. When
searching for such websites, avoid sites that promote extreme
dieting. Also, be cautious: avoid websites that are not run by
experts, dietitians, doctors, or sports physicians. If you are
interested in finding the right website for you, here are three
to get you started: This website (pictured above) features an
enormous nutrition database. Athletes will find advice on how to
read nutrition labels, discover the healthiest weight loss
programs and cook delicious and healthy meals. SelfNutritionData
also offers the good, the bad and the surprising news about
everyday foods. The United States Department of Agriculture's
MyPlate/Food Pyramid is ideal for everyone who is concerned
about their diet. Using the site's Super Tracker tool, athletes
can register to track their food consumption, learn about
specific foods, set diet goals and manage