Sports Nutrition

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What is the most dominant source of fuel used by athletes?

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Carbohydrates

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What is dehydration?

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A lack of fluid in the body

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What would be a good meal for an athlete to eat before training?

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Rice with chicken

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Why is carbohydrate good for sports performance?

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Because it helps produce energy quickly that can be used during performance.

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Post event nutrition is

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What you eat after an event

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After training or performance an athlete needs carbohydrate and protein. Carbohydrate helps refuel the body. Protein helps...

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Repair damaged muscle tissue

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The energy in food is measured in

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calories

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Why is water extremely important to your health?

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It is vital in all of the body's major functions.

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Why does an athlete need to be careful about getting too much protein?

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Excess calories from fat

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Are protein supplements necessary?

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No, protein is easy to get from food.