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What is Sport Nutrition?
Promotion of nutrition to athletes to enhance their performance, health, and fitness.
Why is it important?
Sports nutrition ensures athletes with optimal health and performance.
Athletes can receive the most beneficial results
Provides long term health benefits
What do Sports Nutritionists do?
Individual nutritional counseling
Help athletes achieve performance and training goals
Implement food menus for athletes
Qualities Needed
Awesome communication skills Proper interview techniques Knowledge of athletic rules and
regulations Knowledge of nutrition, supplements,
medicines Ability to evaluate body weight, body
mass and height Ability to motivate others
Education Needed
Bachelor’s Degree
Licensure/Certification Dietician
1,200 hour internship experience
Certifications
ISSA-International Sports Sciences Association
ISSN- International Society of Sports Nutrition
CSSD-Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics
Maintaining Athletic Figure
Eat before, after, and during sport Hydrate A LOT! Eat fats to fuel body Before exercise eat meal with complex
carbs Eat vitamins and minerals Avoid sugary foods
5 Major Food Groups for Athletes
These food groups provide the body with the proper nutrients it needsProteinCarbohydratesFatsVitaminsMineralsWater
Proteins
15%-20% of your daily calories Builds and repairs tissue Foods that contain protein:
MeatFishPoultryEggsBeansNuts
Carbohydrates
60%-70% of daily calories Most important source of energy Foods that contain carbohydrates:
FruitsVegetablesPastaBreadCereal Rice
Fats
20%-30% of daily calories Supply body with energy
Unsaturated Fats Vegetable products (corn oil)
Saturated Fats Animal based foods (meats, eggs, cheese) Too much fat can cause health problems
Vitamins and Minerals
Make energy and repair muscle tissues Maintain healthy bones Proper immune function Protects against oxidative damage Common vitamins/minerals for athletes:
Calcium, Vitamin D, B Vitamins, Iron, Zinc, Magnesium
Antioxidants: Vitamin C & E, selenium, B carotene
Hydration
Most important nutrient for athletes is water
60% of body weight is water Replace all water you loose threw
sweat Drink cool water when exercising Drink water before, during, and after
sports/exercise
Healthy Eating Tips For Athletes
Eat a variety of foods
Don’t skip meals, eat regularly
Eat enough calories
Drink a lot of fluids
Risk of Taking Supplements
Not regulated by government Some contain ingredients not listed on
label Risk of interaction with other drugs Some supplements can cause athletes
to fail drug tests
How to Properly Use Supplements
Talk to an expert (sport nutritionist) Understand why your taking a
supplement Look for good quality Don’t take excessive amounts Don’t use them to make up for
unhealthy diet
Informational Sports Nutrition Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKvhRJ6M-is
Conclusion
Nutrition and diet is important for athletes
Provide body with proper nutrients to get best performance
Works Cited
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=a00370
http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/features/athletic-supplements-fact-fiction
http://www.scandpg.org/sports-nutrition/