S P O RT N U TR I TI O N
EATING ON THE ROAD
ATHLETE’S PLATES
CUSTOMIZE YOUR PLATE!
Find a pencil and make this your plate. Label the sections and fill them in with
foods you like to eat when you are in-season and playing lacrosse everyday. Don’t
forget to include a beverage and fruit to the side of the plate. Here are some ideas
to help get you started. Try to fill the plate with foods you like!
Breakfast idea:
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Whole grain cereal with milk or yogurt
Fruit - banana, orange, berries, etc.
Scrambled egg(s) with olive oil, spinach, tomatoes, & cheese
Whole grain toast
Lunch idea:
• Sandwich on whole grain bread with turkey, lettuce, tomato,
avocado, and mustard
• Carrot sticks
• Fresh fruit - apple, banana
• Granola bar or granola with yogurt
When you eat is just as important as what you eat. A full breakfast should be eaten 1-2
hours before practice and lunch should be eaten 2-3 hours before practice.
The Athlete’s Plates are a collaboration between the United States Olympic Committee Sport Dietitians
and the University of Colorado (UCCS) Sport Nutrition Graduate Program