Athletes from 55South Dakota high schools and seven universities and their communities will benefit from the Build Your Base Program throughout the 2022–23 sports season. The collaborative program, written in partnership between Sanford Health, the Sanford Sports Science Institute, and the South Dakota Beef Industry Council (SDBIC), utilizes BEEF as its premier protein and instills positive whole plate nutrition concepts for athletes and their families. The partnership is moving into its fifth year and provides online educational material and resources.
This comprehensive sports nutrition and training program is working with athletes and their families towards building a successful sports season through a healthful lifestyle. “We are excited to see the Build Your Base program continue to grow year after year,” states Dr. Thayne Munce, Sanford Health. “We value our partnership with the South Dakota Beef Industry Council and appreciate the opportunity this innovative program gives us to impact the health and well-being of student-athletes and communities in South Dakota.”