Athletes put as much thought into what goes in their bodies as their gear. Nutrition is a key building block of performance, and Twin Cities businesses and researchers are identifying how to fuel athletes even better, while taking advantage of the region’s assets as a national leader in the food manufacturing and agriculture industries to help them innovate and bring new ideas forward.

Concussions are a major topic in contact sports, especially football, from youth leagues all the way up to the pros. Several leaders in the field have established themselves in Minnesota, and are working together to have a positive impact on players, kids and society.