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Health, Nutrition & FitnessNutrition

Fruit & Vegetables

Bread, Rice, Potatoes, PastaStarchy foods.

Meat, Fish, Eggs, BeansNon-dairy sources of protein.

Milk & Dairy Foods.

Foods and drinks high in fat and/or sugar.


Health, Nutrition & FitnessThe Eatwell Plate


Health, Nutrition & FitnessNutrition

Some simple rules that can go a long way to improving your diet.

• Eat at least 5 portions of vegetables per day

• Eat 2 to 3 portions of fruit per day

• Avoid simple sugars

• Include a protein source with each meal.

• Avoid processed foods.


Health, Nutrition & FitnessFitness & Performance



An improved level of fitness can make

competing considerably easier.


Health, Nutrition & FitnessDeveloping Fitness

Aerobic Endurance



Anaerobic Endurance



Muscular Strength



Strength & Power



Power & Agility



Flexibility



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Be Specific


Health, Nutrition & FitnessHydration

75% Of Your Body Weight Is Water

We Lose Water: • In Expired Air

• When We Go To The Toilet

• When We Sweat



Low levels of dehydration …

… can affect your performance



A loss of 2% bodyweight (from sweating)

Is believed to reduce performance by 10-20%



A loss of 3-5%

Can impair reaction time, judgement, concentration and decision-making.

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