Cheerios Team Challenge! A New Sport Worth Eating!
- Dawn Weatherwax, RD,LD,ATC,CSCS
- May 12, 2024
- 3 min read
Updated: Jul 15
The Cheerios TM Team Challenge
The Cheerios™ Team Challenge is a fun and exciting way to promote healthy eating and team bonding. The challenge is simple: You, a DUO or a team incorporates any Cheerios™ flavor in a meal or snack. Take a bite, post and tag a pic #cheeriosteamchallenge @sportsnutritiontogo to participate. https://www.facebook.com/groups/cheeriosteamchallenge/
Post-Recovery Nutrition Post-recovery nutrition is a crucial aspect of this challenge. It aims to maximize muscle
power, boost growth potential, and help athletes recover quicker. The simple formula for a post-recovery meal or snack includes 20oz of Regular or Soy Milk (20g of protein & 30g carbs), 1-2 servings of Regular Cheerios (30-60g of carbs), consumed ~45 minutes or less from exercising. This approach helps athletes refuel optimally.
Bringing Fun to the Challenge Coaches are encouraged to make refueling a team meal or snack activity. Each athlete can bring in their favorite Cheerios, and the coach brings the original version. The meal should
include at least 60g of carbohydrates, 20g of protein, and no more than 8 grams of added sugar. Athletes are also free to add other foods if they wish.
For families and friends, the challenge can become a fun part of any gathering. It's an opportunity to try something new, even for the picky eater. The ideas are endless, and it brings the fun and education back into learning and refueling.
Meet the Wonder Woman Behind the Challenge
Get ready to meet Dawn Weatherwax, the wonder woman behind Sports Nutrition 2Go and Dawn Weatherwax's Sports Nutrition Academy. She is the mastermind behind this challenge and she is committed to promoting healthy eating habits among athletes, coaches, parents and everyone else.
Join Us Today! Don't wait, gather yourself, a DUO or a team and participate in the Cheerios Team Challenge today! Whether you're an athlete looking to boost your performance or someone who wants to adopt healthier eating habits, this challenge is for you. Remember, a healthy diet is not about restrictions; it's about creating healthy habits, eating more of the right nutrients, and understanding what's in your food. Let's make eating a new sport worth participating in!
Take a bite, post and tag a pic #cheeriosteamchallenge @sportsnutritiontogo to participate. https://www.facebook.com/groups/cheeriosteamchallenge/
Fueling Youth Sports
Proper nutrition is a critical part of youth
sports. It's essential to understand how much fuel young athletes need, what they should
eat, and when. Proper hydration also plays a significant role in their performance and recovery. Join Dawn Weatherwax's Sports Nutrition Academy for comprehensive guidance on building a better student-athlete through nutrition and testing. This will optimize their growth, academic performance, and athletic ability.
Cheerios™ Team Challenge – FAQs
❓What is the Cheerios™ Team Challenge?
Answer:It’s a fun and simple way to build healthy fueling habits with your team, duo, or solo! Just use any flavor of Cheerios™ in a meal or snack, snap a pic, and post it with #cheeriosteamchallenge @sportsnutritiontogo. It promotes performance nutrition, recovery, and team bonding.
❓Who can participate?
Answer:Anyone! Youth athletes, entire sports teams, parents, siblings, coaches, or even fans. Whether you’re 6 or 60—if you love Cheerios™ and want to fuel better, you’re in!
❓Is this just for fun, or is there a performance benefit?
Answer:Both!This challenge teaches proper post-recovery fueling—the #1 missed opportunity for growth, energy, and repair. By combining Cheerios™ (carbs) + milk (protein), you're hitting the science-backed sweet spot:✅ 20g protein + 30–60g carbs within 45 minutes of activity.
❓What’s an example of a challenge meal or snack?
Answer:
1–2 servings of Cheerios™
20 oz of milk or soy milk
Optional: Add berries, nut butter, or Greek yogurt🎯 Goal: ~20g protein + 60g carbs + ≤8g added sugar
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