Refuel with Milk Resources and Information

Refuel With Milk Overview

The foods and beverages that athletes choose to consume are very important. Fueling the body with nutritious foods can help to improve performance and endurance as well as prevent dehydration, fatigue and injury.

Emerging research indicates that drinking milk can be an effective way to help the body refuel and recover after exercise.  Milk is an ideal beverage to drink after a workout because every serving contains the nutrition needed to promote effective exercise recovery. These nutrients include carbohydrates to refuel muscles; protein to reduce muscle breakdown and stimulate growth; and fluid and electrolytes to replenish what is lost in sweat and to rehydrate the body. Milk also contains calcium, vitamin D and phosphorus to help promote bone health, B vitamins to aid the body in converting food into energy to fuel working muscles and other important nutrients that promote a healthy body.

Available Resources

Refuel With Milk Science Summary

Nutrition for Student Athletes - Parent's Handout

Nutrition for Student Athletes

Chocolate Milk Scores Big

DC Digest - Dairy Protein Benefits for Physically Active People

Eat to Compete (PowerPoint Presentation)

For more information about the Refuel program contact the American Dairy Association and Dairy Council of Nebraska at jenni@nebmilk.org, (402) 592-3355 or (888) NEB-MILK.