Nutrition Resources
For Athletes
Athletic Performance Center
919-876-1100
Tracy Owens is the Sports Dietitian at the Athletic Performance Center which is located in North Raleigh, easily accessible from I-540.
The APC is a state of the art 20,000 sq ft training facility, dedicated to optimizing the sports performance of healthy and/or injured athletes. Physical therapy is available for injured athletes, working in tandem with the physicians of Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic.
No matter what sport you specialize in, you can optimize your performance by improving speed, strength, agility, mulitdirectional movements and flexibility. Receive expert training by athletic trainers, certified strength and conditioning specialists, physical therapists, coaches, performance specialists and exercise physiologists. APC provides the resources needed to enhance any phase of an athlete’s development. Speed and agility camps are available, as well as Sport Specific Programs.
Carolina Performance
Provides mental and physical skills training, performance enhancement, and sports psychology to professional and recreational athletes.
Gatorade Sports Science Institute
Detailed sports nutrition information
For Health
Produce for Better Health Foundation
Go-to resource for fruit and vegetable education.
For Heart Health
For Diabetes
For Weight Control
Hungry Girl
Tips and tricks for hungry chicks, a fun site!
FitDay
Online weight loss journal
Portion Distortion
Check your knowledge on portion control with this fun slide show, and check your BMI too. Provided by the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute.
For General Nutrition
American Dietetic Association
Locate a dietitian in your area
Health Finder
Find support groups and health information
For Eating Disorders
Something Fishy
Helpful information for you or friends or family with eating disorders
Bulimia Information
Useful information on bulimia and other eating disorders
For Food Allergies
FAAN
The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network - information on food allergies
