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The Nutrition Oasis serves as a resource room, providing fu
el for athletes
before, during, and after training. It includes access to protein and
carbohydrate recovery drinks, Gatorade, fresh fruit, and bagels for all
Olympic sport athletes. A new and improved Oasis opened during the
summer of 2013 and includes a much larger space to accommodate a
full-service smoothie bar, nutrition education area, food prep and storage
space, an additional sports nutrition office, and room for small catered
events. This space allows the sports nutrition program to continue to
improve how it serves Virginia Tech student-athletes from a food and
nutrition standpoint.
USING WHOLE FOODS TO ENHANCE
PERFORMANCE AND HEALTH
NUTRITION
OASIS
& TRAINING
TABLE
Virginia Tech has started providing a training table, giving teams
the opportunity to come together for a meal planned out by the sports
nutrition staff. The goal with the menu is to promote hydration, muscle
recovery, glycogen (energy) synthesis, providing options to meet a variety
of energy needs while increasing antioxidant and fiber intake. The Hokies
work with a chef who interacts with the student-athletes, teaching
them about the foods being prepared while encouraging them to try
new foods.