
NATA Position Statements
Preventing, Detecting, and Managing Disordered Eating in Athlete
Safe Weight Loss and Maintenance Practices in Sport and Exercise
Evaluation of Dietary Supplements for Performance Nutrition
NATA Resources on Nutrition
Fight Injury with Micronutrients infographic (PDF) - July 2018
Clocking Nutrition infographic (PDF) - July 2018
Nutrition for Injury Recovery and Rehabilitation (PDF) - July 2018 NATA News
Healthy Hydration for Young Athletes (PDF) - July 2018 NATA News
Metabolic Syndrome (PDF) - July 2018 NATA News
Female Athlete Triad: Role of the Athletic Trainer in Protecting Athletes at Risk for Low Energy Availability (PDF) - July 2018 NATA News
Dietary Supplement Safety: Risk vs. Reward for Athletes (PDF) - October 2019 NATA News
How Food Insecurity Impacts Student Athletes and How Athletic Trainers Can Help (PFD) - July 2020 NATA News
Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutrition subgroup of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
SCAN is the largest dietetic practice group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Members are registered dietitians with nutrition expertise in the areas of sports, physical activity, cardiovascular health, wellness, and the prevention and treatment of disordered eating and eating disorders.
Mission: To empower members to be the nation’s food and nutrition leaders through excellence and expertise in nutrition for sports and physical activity, cardiovascular health, wellness, and disordered eating and eating disorders.
Vision: Optimize the nation’s health by providing exceptional nutrition care in sports performance and physical activity, cardiovascular health, wellness, and disordered eating and eating disorders.
Athlete’s Plate: Vegan Diet (pdf)
Athlete’s Plate: Vegetarian Diet (pdf)
Athlete’s Plate: Gluten Free (pdf)
Cutting Weight Handout (pdf)
Allergy Sensitivities Handout (pdf)
Hydration Handout (pdf)
Nutrition Recommendations for Concussion Recovery (pdf)
Nutrition Recommendations for Fractures and Bone Health Recovery (pdf)
Nutrition Recommendations for Immobilization and Surgery Recovery (pdf)
Nutrition Recommendations for Tendon and Ligament Healing (pdf)
NATA News Article: Athletes, Cancer and Nutrition Considerations - Feb. 2016 (pdf)
Can Endurance Athletes Benefit from Protein Supplements?
Weight Loss Resolution? Add Sleep to Your Plan
Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late: 3 Reasons to Fuel During a Tennis Match
Intuitive Eating: When Weight Loss Isn’t the Answer
Additional Resources
NEDA’s Coaches and Trainers Toolkit
NIMH’s Eating Disorders: About More Than Food
NCAA: Disordered Eating in Student-Athletes: Understanding the Basics and What We Can Do About It
AOSSM: Focus on Nutrition May Maximize Sports Performance
Vegetarian
Vegetarian Resource Group: Sports Nutrition Guidelines for the Vegetarian
AND: Sports Nutrition for Vegetarians
Dietitians of Canada: Eating Well for Vegetarian Athletes
Sponsored Content: Vegetarian Diet (pdf)