Nutrition
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"Let your food be your medicine and let your medicine be your food." Hippocrates |
The keys to good nutrition are balance, variety and moderation. To stay healthy, your body needs the right balance of carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins, minerals and water - the six main components of nutrition. While some foods are better than others, no single food or food group has it all - so eating a variety of wholesome foods is essential. Don't underestimate the influence of how and what you eat and its impact on sports performance.
How many calories do I need to burn to lose one pound of fat?
One pound of fat equals 3,500 calories. A healthy weight loss goal is approximately one to two pounds per week. If you are losing faster than that you may be losing muscle mass in addition to fat. In order to average one pound per week you would need to burn an additional 500 calories per day. (7 days X 500 calories per day = 3,500 calories). This 500 calories can come from a reduction in your daily caloric intake or by exercising an additional 500 calories per day. Let our Certified Personal Trainers help you create the right exercise plan for you.
What do vitamins and minerals do for me?
Vitamins and minerals are vital nutrients for bodily functions and prevention of disease. They will build up your immune system, increase your energy levels and enhance your appearance.
What is my metabolism?
Metabolism is the amount of energy your body burns to maintain life. Your metabolism is determined by your body composition. Body composition is the percentage of body fat and lean body mass (bone, tissue, and muscle). The higher your percentage of lean body mass to fat, the higher your metabolism rate. Muscle burns energy while fat is stored energy.
Pre-Game Guidelines
What you eat can have an effect on how you perform. Wrong choices can be disastrous. Right choices can give you that competitive edge.
- Avoid hunger during the game
- Allow enough time for digestion
- Limit fats
- Avoid foods and drinks that contain caffeine
- Restrict sugary foods
- Drink fluids with your pregame meal
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- Stabilize blood sugar levels
- Hydrate your body
- Consume only moderate amounts of protein
- Avoid foods that cause you digestive problems
- Choose foods you like within these guidelines
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On behalf of NEDSRA and the students in the SED 88 program, I would like to express my sincere appreciation of your efforts and leadership in the fitness program you implemented. Your patience and creativity resulted in a beneficial experience for everyone involved.
Jeena Greenwalt,
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