In addition to the University of Iowa's numerous dining options, student-athletes receive high-quality nutrition through catered meals and Black Card. 

Team Meal Support

Catered meals: 

 

Sports Nutrition staff works together with team support staffs to guide competition meal and snack offerings. Through effective collaboration, Iowa's student-athletes have access to performance fueling options at home and on the road.  

 

Team meal support services can include: 

  • Assistance with catering and restaurant selection 

  • Menu reviews and recommendations 

  • Team education sessions 

 

Black card:  

 

Black Card is an app-based dining platform powered by Red Card Athletics. Through the Black Card app, student-athletes receive funds to purchase meals and groceries at select locations.  

 

Iowa Sports Nutrition partners with over 30 local restaurants to provide a wide range of local dining options. Restaurants selected by Sports Nutrition staff according to performance fueling guidelines. Student-athletes can access the performance fueling guidelines, in addition to specific menu recommendations, through the Black Card app. Sports Nutrition staff is available for additional guidance upon request.