Your nutrition can help prevent injuries!
In this instructional video, Kelsey Higginson explains how athletes can reduce their risk of injury through three nutrition-focused habits. First, she stresses the importance of meeting daily caloric needs—at least 2,000 kcal for female athletes and 2,500‑3,000 kcal for male athletes—to avoid energy deficits that weaken tissue and increase injury susceptibility. Second, she advises prioritizing nutrient‑dense foods such as fruits, vegetables, meats, and whole grains over processed snacks, emphasizing that these foods supply the vitamins, minerals, and protein needed for tissue repair and overall strength. Third, she highlights the need for consistent, long‑term eating patterns, acknowledging inevitable ups and downs but urging athletes to get back on track after lapses to build sustainable, injury‑preventing habits. The overall message is that adequate calories, quality food choices, and consistency together form a foundation for athletic health and injury prevention.
