Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Colleges

 Welcome to the CMS Nutrition Page. CMS Athletics promotes a food-first nutrition approach and supports nutrition education to help student-athletes develop healthy eating patterns that aid in athletic participation and create lifelong healthy habits.

Follow the links below to access on-campus nutrition resources and links to nutrition infographics 

Resources

• Whitney Tawney serves as a Registered Dietitian for the Claremont Colleges Nutrition Service. Click Here to make an appointment with Whitney through Nutrition Services

• 1-on-1 Nutrition Coaching with Jesse Purcell. Please check out the PDF below to learn more about what nutrition coaching can offer.

  • Nutrition Coaching FAQ page

  • Click Here to make an appointment with Jesse or email: JPurcell@cmc.edu

• For resources available off campus please reach out to Jesse or anyone at Sports Medicine for more information

Infographics: The links below are a compilation of nutrition resources divided by topics related to students and athletes. These documents are majority registered dietitian written and reviewed and the comprehensive list is continually reviewed and updated for accuracy and relevance.

Nutrition Videos

• Mindful Eating Practices

Athlete's Plate

• Easy Training Day

• Moderate Training Day

• Hard Training/Game Day

When to Eat

• Making Good Choices While Eating on the Road

• Eating on the Road

• Eating During Exercise

• Eating Breakfast

• Sports Foods

• Eating Frequency for the Student Athlete

• Fueling On The Go

• Fueling During Exercise

• Fueling for Recovery

• Healthy Snacking

Fruits & Veggies

• 5 Reasons to Add Color

• Fruits & Vegetables Serving Sizes

• Fruits & Vegetables Guide

Protein

• Protein Portion Sizes

• Protein for Sport

• Protein

• Protein and Performance

• Power Performance with Protein

• Protein Needs for Athletes
   

Carbohydrates

• Carbohydrates for Sport

Fats

• Fat for Sport

Sleep

• Recovery Nutrition - Sleep Eat Train Recover Repeat

• Sleep for Success

• Sleep & Wellness for Collegiate Athletes

Hydration

• Beat the Heat

• Assess your Hydration Status

• Exercise Hydration

• Understanding Sweat Loss

• How to Maximize Performance Hydration

• What's In Your Sweat

• The Science of Hydration

Eating When Injured

• Optimal Bone Health

• Nutrition for the Injured Athlete

• Foods to Promote Immune Function

• Balancing Exercise-Induced Inflammation

Caffeine & Supplements

• Dietary Supplements

• Caffeine and Athletic Performance

• Dietary Supplement vs. Food

• Caffeine Comparison Fact Sheet

• Alcohol and Athlete Performance

• Understanding Dietary Supplements

Grocery Shopping & Kitchen Safety

• How to Use the Nutrition Facts Label

• Healthy Grocery Shopping

• Keep it Fresh

• Shopping on a Budget

• Cooking with Microwaves

• Cooking with Microwaves 2

• Food Storage - What Goes Where

• Keep it Cool - Fridge/Freezer Storage Chart

• Kitchen Sponge Safety

• Leftovers - Refrigerator Calculator

• Reduce Foodborne Illnesses

• Safe Grilling Guide

• Fueling to Win

• Nutrition Label Fact Sheet

Other

• Vegetarian Eating for the Student-Athlete

• Vegetarian Eating for Athletes

• The Sunny Side of Vitamin D

• Portion Sizes

• Probiotics and the Gut

• Wasted workouts - how alcohol impacts the body