sports nutrition. eating for top performance eat a variety of real, whole foods
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Sports Nutrition
Eating for Top Performance
Eat a variety of real, whole foods.
What Do Olympians Eat?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnTySJ5YrgA“What you put in can make a huge difference…If you
can get to the most nutritious diet, you will see
absolutely phenomenal performance.”
What Do Olympians Eat?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MH3FlMer5YYDifferent Sports = Different Nutrition
Needs
What Should Everyday Athletes Eat?
• 60% of calories from carbohydrates
• Male athletes: 100g protein/day• Female athletes: 80g
protein/day• Average male: 56g protein/day• Average female: 46g
protein/day• Healthy fats
Protein Powder
Most brands contain
unhealthy ingredients.
Supplements
• A healthy diet comes first
• Supplement needs vary by person and by sport
• Talk to a sports nutritionist
Sports Drinks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeK0zFB9yHg
Water is Key
http://www.youtube.c
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How Much Water Should Athletes Drink?
Sports Bars vs. Real Food
• Bananas• Bread• White or sticky rice• Potatoes (not chips)• Muffins (homemade)
• Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches• Fig cookies• Honey
Eating Healthy on a Budget 20 Tips for Eating Healthy on a Budget:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKpBNp5Lj0g
How to Shop for and Cook a $10 Healthy Meal:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFi9bSilNLo