Welcome to Sports Nutrition with Professor Toni Gist and Sarah Summers—your go-to resource for evidence-based insights into fueling athletic performance. Whether you’re a student, athlete, coach, or nutrition enthusiast, this site explores key topics like macronutrient balance, hydration strategies, supplementation, and the latest research in sports nutrition.
Led by University of Illinois Clinical Professor and NASM Certified Personal Trainer Toni Gist, an expert in nutrition and exercise physiology, this platform bridges the gap between academic knowledge and real-world application. This class is co-taught by Sarah Summers who is a Food Science & Human Nutrition graduate student, an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, and a Precision Nutrition Level 1 coach who combines her expertise in nutrition and fitness to help others build sustainable, science-backed health habits. If you are enrolled in the University of Illinois course, you can engage with interactive content, case studies, and expert interviews to optimize health and performance through informed dietary choices.
Stay ahead of the game with science-backed nutrition strategies tailored for athletes at all levels!
- Chapter 0 – “Nutrition Lab” laying a solid basic foundation in the topic (image above)
- Sign in to https://etext.illinois.edu/ using your Illinois email address
- Click on the arrow / heading at the top of your library that says My Skillding Blox
- Scroll until you see Nutrition Lab – Interactive Online Module and add it
- Work through the topics using the navigation pane on the left side of the page
- Chapter 0 video playlist can be found at https://tinyurl.com/NutritionForU
- Chapter 1 – Myths and Misconceptions in Sports Nutrition – https://publish.illinois.edu/sportsnutrition/ch1-myths/
- Chapter 2 – Fueling Your Body, Boosting Your Health – https://publish.illinois.edu/sportsnutrition/ch2-fueling/
- Chapter 3 – Carbs: The Secret Weapon for Endurance Athletes – https://publish.illinois.edu/sportsnutrition/ch3-carbs/
- Chapter 4 – Fat Facts: How It Fuels Your Game and Your Plate – https://publish.illinois.edu/sportsnutrition/ch4-fats/
- Chapter 5 – Protein Power: Building Strength Like a Pro – https://publish.illinois.edu/sportsnutrition/ch5-protein/
- Chapter 6 – Hydration Station: Drink Up for Peak Performance – https://publish.illinois.edu/sportsnutrition/ch6-hydration/
- Chapter 7 – Body Goals: Why Composition Isn’t a Competition – https://publish.illinois.edu/sportsnutrition/ch7-bodycomp/
- Chapter 8 – Bounce Back: Nutrition for Injury and Recovery – https://publish.illinois.edu/sportsnutrition/ch8-recovery/
