2026 Sports Nutrition Care Manual^® Update Summary

The Sports Nutrition Care Manual^® (SNCM^®) nutrition care sections and corresponding client education handouts are updated on a rolling basis. The reason behind this approach is to provide the most up to date and evidence-based nutrition information as soon as it is finalized, which positively benefits you and your patients and clients.

We will keep you informed of updated nutrition care sections and corresponding client education handouts and you can also access this year-to-date summary anytime.

Additional Client Education Handout Information

• The redesigned PDF format will soon be available for the client education handouts included in this update.
• All SNCM^® client education handouts reflect inclusive language. 
• Access the list of available translations here.

We hope you enjoy these SNCM^® Updates! 

Sincerely, 
The NCM^® Team 

March 25, 2026

SNCM^® Nutrition Care Clinical Updates

Review new and updated clinical content featuring comprehensive nutritional management and evidence-based practice recommendations with our consolidated format for the following sections:

• Aging (Updated)
• Collegiate (Updated)

SNCM^® Client Education Handout Updates

Don’t miss the new SNCM^® client education handouts:

Gastrointestinal

• Gluten-Free Meal and Snack Ideas for Fueling Athletes (New)

SNCM^® Resources Updates

The Professional and Web Resources page was updated and provides easy access to resources recommended by the SNCM^® Board of Editors.

SNCM^® Retired Content

Nutrition care sections

• Type 2 Diabetes