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+ Define Sports Nutrition
A specialization within the nutrition field
Requires knowledge of both nutrition and exercise science
Goes beyond general health and wellness
Sports nutrition involves: Providing energy for physical activity and/or competition Providing nutrients for repair, recovery, and adaptation to
physical training Designing practical dietary strategies to achieve above goals
+ What are the basic nutrients?
Macronutrients Carbohydrates Proteins Fats
Micronutrients Vitamins Minerals
Water
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How does the body produce energy?
Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins are metabolized.
Energy is released.
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is formed.
ATP is the “direct” source of energy for muscle activity.
+Define Basic Nutrition Terms
Dietary Reference Intake (DRIs)
RDA (Reference Dietary Intake
EAR (Estimated Average Intake Requirement)
UL (Tolerable Upper Limit)
+Enrichment and Fortification
Enrichment Fortification
Added vitamins and minerals to refined products Enriched flour Enriched cereals
Addition of a vitamin or mineral to a product in which it was not originally present Vitamin D in milk Iodine in salt
+Identify the basic
Nutrition Guidelines
Food Guide PyramidDietary Guidelines
for Americans
+Explain how athletes can
interpret information on the food label
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