Among all college students, athletes should be especially
interested in eating healthy. This is because they burn so many
calories through practice, conditioning, lifting and games; and
in order to be successful, it's critical that they replenish
properly. However out of all college students, athletes often
find healthy eating the most challenging. With little time to
actually shop for groceries and cook, and no homemade meals from
mom, the low cost, convenience and simplicity of fast food too
often makes it an appealing choice. But that doesn't mean it's
the right choice. That's why I enjoy the question, "Coach, how
can I learn to eat healthy in college?" (Check out How To Self-
Teach Healthy Eating.) I like this question because it tells me
that my players are interested in changing their eating habits.
College student-athletes need to eat more than other students to
give their bodies the nutrients and energy they need to stay
healthy and strong. Skipping meals is definitely not an option.
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