VIRGINIA TECH | 2017-18 WBB Team Guide

13 Win HokiesWBB HokiesWBB HokiesWBB 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.