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NUTRITIONAL NEEDS
What is a vegetarian?
Do Athletes have special nutrition needs?
What nutrition is needed during the Life Cycle?
What is a Vegetarian?
• A person who does not eat meat, fish or poultry.
• Some may not even eat animal products such as milk, eggs, and cheese.
Reasons People may be Vegetarians?
• Religious
• Opposed to the use of animals for food resources. (Animal Rights Activist)
• Concerned with conserving natural resources. (It takes more resources to produce animals for food than to raise crops.)
• Way to eat less fat and cholesterol and more fiber.
Vegetarians are less likely to develop health problems related to diet such as:
• Heart Disease
• High Blood Pressure
• Cancer
• Obesity
What Nutrients Do Athletes Need?
Do You Know...
• Why you need to drink fluids even if you’re not thirsty?
• What Helps build bigger muscles?
• What’s best to eat and drink before, during, and after a workout or competition?
Athletes Need...
• Plenty of Carbohydrates– Remember!! Body’s main source of energy– 3-4 hours before a vigorous workout or competition,
enjoy a meal high in starches and low in fat and protein
– Easier to digest• Need Extra Energy!! Eat..
– A Banana
– Rice cake
– Cereal Bar
Athletes Needs...
• Enough, but not too much, protein– The body uses extra protein for energy OR stores it as fat
• Enough vitamins and minerals– Eat calcium-rich foods for healthy bones and iron-rich foods
for healthy blood
Athletes Need...
• Fluids are your top priority during physical activity.– If you don’t replace the fluids you lose by sweating, your
strength, endurance, and coordination may be affected.
– You may risk dehydration
– Dehydration may cause muscle cramps and heat exhaustion.
• Fluid Choices:– Cool water is the best way to replace fluids
– Juice and milk will also fuel your working muscles
– Sport drinks
– Caffeine and Carbonated drinks are not good choices
High Performance Meals
• Orange Juice• Bagel• Peanut Butter• Apple Slices
• Spaghetti & Tomato Sauce with Mushrooms
• French Bread• Low-fat milk
• Baked Potato with broccoli and shredded low-fat cheese
• Low-fat pudding• Apple Juice
• Grapefruit juice• Cornflakes with low-
fat milk• Banana• Wheat toast with jelly
Nutrition Needed through the Life Cycle
Nutrition and the Life Cycle
• Pregnancy--the beginning of the life cycle– food choices effect expectant mother and the
unborn baby.– Expecting mother needs extra calories and
nutrients--especially calcium, folic acid & iron
Nutrition and the Life Cycle
• Infants--foods for infants are specially prepared so that they are safe and easy for the baby to digest– all nutrients come from babies milk
• The baby may grow in length by 50% and triple in weight during the first year!!!
Nutrition and the Life Cycle
• Children (ages 3-12):– Children need the same food variety that adults
and teens do. The difference is in the amount of food they need.
– Children need about two-thirds of an adult serving. (except for the milk group)
– Their stomachs are small, but their energy levels are high, so snacks are a must.
Nutrition and the Life Cycle
• Teenagers (ages 13-19):– Nutrient and energy needs are as high as they’ll
ever be!!!!– Go easy on high-fat foods, and choose plenty of
nutrient-dense foods that are high in complex “carbs” for more food energy and for their nutrients.
Nutrients & the Life Cycle
• Adults (ages 20- ??):– Because the body is no longer growing, adults’
energy needs can be lower.– Choose foods from the Food Guide Pyramid
that are mostly low-fat and lean in order to maintain a healthy weight.
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