Nutrients & Benefits
What do carbohydrates do for you?
Energy
When is the best time to drink sports drinks?
-during a game >60 minutes
-right before a training session
1 snack that would be good to eat 15 minutes before ice time
granola bar
fruit
This nutrient is most importance before training
carbohydrates
Name 2 foods that is are a complex carbohydrate
whole grains (whole wheat pasta, brown rice, whole grain breads)
oatmeal
This type of electrolyte helps you to "hold on" to water
Sodium
Name 2 things that are lost in your sweat
1.fluid
2. electrolytes
As training intensifies, this nutrient/food group on your plate should increase
carbohydrates
How many serving of vegetables should you eat per day?
*100 extra bonus points*: why?
3
fluids
antioxidants
How much water should you drink per day?
1/2 body weight + more for sweat loss
How many days before a tournament should you start increasing your carbohydrates to 1/2 plate?
2-3 days
What nutrient helps rebuild muscle and name one food source
protein -