GATORADE SPORTS SCIENCE INSTITUTE

Foods & Fluids For Basketball

Success in sports relies heavily on individual players doing their part. This guide provides an overview of hydration and nutrition guidelines for basketball players, as well as sample menus, and a calculation worksheet for identifying individual athlete needs based on characteristics.
March 01, 2023
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This comprehensive guide provides an in-depth look at recommended food and fluid options for basketball players before, during, and after activity, as well as key insights into effectively communicating benefits and best practices with your athletes.

View detailed classifications to easily identify where the need of your athletes fall, explore sample menus, recovery options, tailored product recommendations, and learn how to put science-backed recommendations into practice with athlete profile examples.

Inside you’ll also find a calculations worksheet that allows you to fill in athlete details and easily determine their macronutrient, carbohydrate, and fluid needs for before, during, and after exercise.