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
NutritionNutrition is usually attained from: Fruits and vegetables Beans, eggs Fish, meat
Nutrition (cont…) Bread, Rice Potatoes Milk & dairy foods Starchy foods
The Eat-well plate
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.
Fitness and Performance
Fitness and Performance (cont..)An enhanced level of fitness can make competing
significantly easier.
Developing FitnessMuscular Strength
Developing FitnessPower Agility
Developing FitnessStrength and Power
Flexibility
The Balance Wheel
Hydration75% of Body weight is Water
We lose water in : In expired air While sweating
Hydration (cont…)Low levels of dehydration can affect your
performance
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