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Chapter 6
Nutrition and Weight Management
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Six Classes of Nutrients
• Carbohydrates• Fats• Proteins• Vitamins• Minerals• Water
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A Healthy Diet
• Eat a variety of foods• Eat in moderation
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Carbohydrates
• Glucose• Glycogen• Complex Carbohydrates
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Protein
• Amino acids
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Fats (lipids) and Cholesterol
• Saturated • Unsaturated
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Dietary Fiber
• Dietary fiber – Reduces blood cholesterol level – Can prevent constipation and other colon
disorders• Fiber should not be a part of the pre-exercise
meal as the colon can get very active during sports activity
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Vitamins
• Water-soluble• Fat-soluble
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Minerals• Examples:
– Calcium phosphorus– Magnesium– Sodium– Chloride– Iron– Zinc– etc.
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Water• Essential to life • Dehydration
– Impairs athletic performance and increases the risk of heat-related illness
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U.S. Department of Agriculture’sDietary Guidelines for Americans
• Eat a variety of foods• Healthiest method of maintaining a
healthy body weight– Balance calories consumed to amount of
calories burned through daily activities
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U.S. Department of Agriculture’sDietary Guidelines for Americans
• Physical activity is vital for both weight control and good health
• Choose a diet low in saturated fats and cholesterol
• Choose a diet moderate in sugar and sodium
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