Interesting Facts
This type of food includes a lot of minerals, vitamins, and protein.
What is nutrient dense food?
Why do you think athletes need fat?
Longer endurance, more vitamins, hormone production.
Why do you think athletes need carbohydrates?
Carbohydrates give energy for the high-intense exercises.
Why do you think hydration is important for an athlete?
Because they sweat a lot, so they get dehydrated easily.
Why do you think athletes need protein?
To repair muscles, injury preventions
How much calories do you think an elite athlete need everyday?
2,400-3000+
Name three factors an athlete needs the most
What is protein, carbohydrates, and fat?
Does the timing of eating matter in an athlete's diet?
yes
These foods are important for providing sustained energy, supporting muscle function.
What are fruits and vegetables?
Order these following into greatest priority to lowest priority in an athlete's diet.
(Protein, healthy fats, carbohydrates)
1. Carbohydrates
2. Proteins
3. Healthy fats