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Nutrition and Fitness “Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity.” ~John F. Kennedy

Nutrition and Fitness

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Nutrition, Health and Fitness are interlinked with each other. For performing well you need to be fit and for staying fit you need to have a healthy and balanced diet. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Nutrition and Fitness“Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity.”  ~John F. Kennedy

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NutritionNutrition is usually attained from: Fruits and vegetables Beans, eggs Fish, meat

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Nutrition (cont…) Bread, Rice Potatoes Milk & dairy foods Starchy foods

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The Eat-well plate

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Nutrition & HealthSome simple guidelines that can go a long way to

improve diet: Avoiding processed foods Eating at least 5 portions of vegetables per day Eating about 2-3 portions of fruits per day Including a protein source with each meal.

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Fitness and Performance

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Fitness and Performance (cont..)An enhanced level of fitness can make competing

significantly easier.

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Developing FitnessMuscular Strength

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Developing FitnessPower Agility

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Developing FitnessStrength and Power

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Flexibility

The Balance Wheel

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Hydration75% of Body weight is Water

We lose water in : In expired air While sweating

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Hydration (cont…)Low levels of dehydration can affect your

performance

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Hydration (cont..) A loss of 2% of bodyweight (from sweating) is believed

to reduce performance by 10-20% A loss of 3-5% can damage reaction time, judgment,

concentration and decision making

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