Sports Nutrition

At Duke, nutrition is a key part of student-athlete success. The Duke Sports Nutrition team provides individualized strategies to support performance in training, competition and the classroom.

Our Approach

Provide education on the basic nutrition principles to support an overall healthy lifestyle as a collegiate student-athlete
Provide education on the sport-specific nutrition principles necessary to support top performance
Prevent disordered eating and eating disorders through proper education for athletes, coaches, staff and administration
Promote a “food first” policy and educate on the usage and safety of supplements
Promote the use of healthy lifestyle skills that will carry over into life beyond college athletics

Department Services

Team nutrition education
Individual nutrition counseling
Grocery store and dining hall tours

Cooking classes
Training table presence and education
Monitoring of Gatorade Fuel Bar

Daily fueling at Blue Devil Fuel Zone
Hydration assistance and education
Vitamin and supplement education and provision

Fueling Stations and Facilities

Gatorade Recovery Bars

Strategically located in the Scott Family Performance Center, Yoh Weight Room and K Center Weight Room, these fueling stations for post-workout recovery include fruit smoothies, protein shakes, chocolate milk and more.

Blue Devil Fuel Zone

Olympic sports student-athletes can grab healthy snacks on the go from this fueling station located in the Scott Family Performance Center.

Training Table

Duke's Training Table is a dedicated dining hall location in Blue Devil Tower, exclusively for student-athletes. This facility offers a variety of nutritious meals designed to meet the dietary needs of Blue Devil student-athletes.