chapter 6
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Chapter 6. Nutrition and Weight Management. Six Classes of Nutrients. Carbohydrates Fats Proteins Vitamins Minerals Water. A Healthy Diet. Eat a variety of foods Eat in moderation. Carbohydrates. Glucose Glycogen Complex Carbohydrates. Protein. Amino acids. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Dietary Fiber
• Dietary fiber – Reduces blood cholesterol level – Can prevent constipation and other colon
disorders• Fiber should not be a part of the pre-exercise
meal as the colon can get very active during sports activity
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Water• Essential to life • Dehydration
– Impairs athletic performance and increases the risk of heat-related illness
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U.S. Department of Agriculture’sDietary Guidelines for Americans
• Eat a variety of foods• Healthiest method of maintaining a
healthy body weight– Balance calories consumed to amount of
calories burned through daily activities