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Proper nutrition is essential for overall good health and optimal athletic performance.  The Coaching Association of Canada is pleased to unveil the new look of our monthly nutrition tips brought to you by Campbell’s Chunky!

Coaches, athletes, and parents are also encouraged to visit the recently revamped Sport Nutrition section of coach.ca for trusted sport nutrition resources and tips from Canada’s top sport nutritionists - CAC’s renowned Sport Nutrition Advisory Committee (SNAC).

SNAC works to develop programs and resources designed to assist athletes and coaches manage their sport nutrition needs.  There is an amazing amount of great content on coach.ca in our Chunky Sport Nutrition section including:

A dietitians' registry - find sport dietitians in your area to connect, learn, seek information and advice;
A library of over 65 sport nutrition tips written by sport nutrition experts covering a wide variety of topics;
Coming soon: The Parent's Nutritional Checklist - an interactive tool which will help parents identify their child’s specific nutritional challenges and the resources that will help them address those issues.
This month’s Sport Nutrition Tip is titled: “Sodium Facts for Athletes”.

Reducing sodium intake is a significant health goal for a majority of Canadians. The recommended daily intake of sodium is 1500 mg. On average, Canadians consume up to 3400 mg per day. This chronic over-consumption of sodium can lead to health concerns.  However, while these sodium guidelines apply to the majority of the population, the needs of athletes are different.  To find out how they differ and how you can apply this knowledge with your athletes, please click here to read the rest of the article.

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