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DYNAMO JUNIORS . NUTRITIONAL PLAN. NUTRIENT BALANCE . Carefully planned nutrition must provide an energy balance and a nutrient balance. The nutrients are;. Protein E ssential to growth and repair of muscle and other body tissues Fats
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DYNAMO JUNIORS NUTRITIONAL PLAN
NUTRIENT BALANCE Carefully planned nutrition must provide an energy balance and a nutrient balance. The nutrients are; Protein Essential to growth and repair of muscle and other body tissues Fats A source of energy and important in relation to fat and soluble vitamins Carbohydrates Our main source of energy Minerals Elements occurring in the body critical to normal function Vitamins Water and fat soluble vitamins play important roles in many chemical processes in the body Water Essential to normal body function as a vehicle for carrying other nutrients and because 60% of the human body is water Roughage The fibrous indigestible portion of our diet is essential to the health of the digestive system
FOODS TO EAT AND DRINK Milkshakes Pasta Red Meat Burgers Nachos Bread Hot Dogs Vegetables Oats Candy Chips Milk Fruit Fries Icees Rice Seafood Pizza White Meat Fizzy Pop Nuts Fried Foods Water Natural Oils Corn Dogs Ice Cream Isotonic Drinks Doughnuts Fruit Juices
MINIMISING DEHYDRATION DURING EXERCISE • Anticipate likely sweat loss during exercise and begin exercise well hydrated by drinking water with small sips • Drink water during exercise to replace large part of the excepted loss • Begin fluid intake early during exercise before you feel thirsty • Choose a palatable drink and you'll drink more • Carbohydrate-electrolyte (Powerade, Gatorade) drinks are most effective at replacing water and also provide an energy source • Experiment in training which one suits you
HOW HYDRATED ARE YOU? Make sure you consume a minimum of 2 litres of fluid a day
BENEFITS OF A BALANCED DIET morefocused healthyheart more energy livelonger more athletic healthylifestyle self esteem
FOOD FOR THOUGHT EAT LIKE A PRO THINK LIKE A PRO BE A PRO!