sports nutrition the best way to fuel your training

Sports Nutrition The Best Way to Fuel Your Training

How Does Nutrition Affect My Performance? Over 50 Nutrients on a daily basis Over 50 Nutrients on a daily basis Stay healthy, decrease down time, balance diet Stay healthy, decrease down time, balance diet Long-term affects, year long Long-term affects, year long

Macronutrients Carbohydrates Carbohydrates Fruits, veggies, whole grains Fruits, veggies, whole grains Fats Fats Vegetable oils, nuts, salmon Vegetable oils, nuts, salmon Proteins Proteins Chicken, Greek yogurt, eggs Chicken, Greek yogurt, eggs

Carbohydrates 60-70% of total calories for endurance athletes 60-70% of total calories for endurance athletes Upper end for extreme endurance athletes (ultra-marathoners) Upper end for extreme endurance athletes (ultra-marathoners) Why do we need carbs? Why do we need carbs? Main source of fuel Main source of fuel Usable by body for energy Usable by body for energy Tissues/cells can use glucose for energy Tissues/cells can use glucose for energy Needed for the CNS, kidneys, brain, muscles to work properly Needed for the CNS, kidneys, brain, muscles to work properly Stored in muscles and liver and later used for energy Stored in muscles and liver and later used for energy Intestinal health and easte elimination Intestinal health and easte elimination Our primary fuel source during exercise! Our primary fuel source during exercise! Greater the intensity, greater the reliance on carbohydrates Greater the intensity, greater the reliance on carbohydrates Takes less time to convert to ATP when you need it in a hurry Takes less time to convert to ATP when you need it in a hurry Spares proteins during exercise Spares proteins during exercise Depletion of carbohydrates = hitting the wall Depletion of carbohydrates = hitting the wall Fiber: cannot be digested Fiber: cannot be digested Why do we need it? Keeps food moving through the gut Why do we need it? Keeps food moving through the gut Taken out of a lot of processed foods Taken out of a lot of processed foods

Common Issues with Carbs Lactose Intolerance Lactose Intolerance Dont produce the enzyme that breaks down lactose Dont produce the enzyme that breaks down lactose Instead, bacteria breaks it down and ferments it (causes stomach cramps, bloating, nausea, etc.) Instead, bacteria breaks it down and ferments it (causes stomach cramps, bloating, nausea, etc.) Sources of lactose to avoid: milk, cheese, processed foods, baked goods, salad dressing, candy Sources of lactose to avoid: milk, cheese, processed foods, baked goods, salad dressing, candy Gluten Intolerance (Celiac Disease) Gluten Intolerance (Celiac Disease) Autoimmune disease where the lining of the stomach is damaged from eating gluten Autoimmune disease where the lining of the stomach is damaged from eating gluten Similar symptoms to lactose intolerance Similar symptoms to lactose intolerance Sources of gluten to avoid: bread, pasta, lunch meats, soup, chocolate Sources of gluten to avoid: bread, pasta, lunch meats, soup, chocolate

Fats 20-25% of total calories 20-25% of total calories Why do we need Fats? Why do we need Fats? Normal growth and development Normal growth and development Energy (most concentrated source of energy) Energy (most concentrated source of energy) Absorbing certain vitamins (A, D, E, K, Carotenoids Absorbing certain vitamins (A, D, E, K, Carotenoids Providing cushioning for the organs Providing cushioning for the organs Maintaining cell membranes Maintaining cell membranes Providing taste, consistency, and stability to foods Providing taste, consistency, and stability to foods Saturated, Unsaturated, and Trans fats Saturated, Unsaturated, and Trans fats Saturated fats come from animals, and are solid at room temperature: butter, meats, pastries Saturated fats come from animals, and are solid at room temperature: butter, meats, pastries Lower good cholesterol (HDL), raise bad cholesterol (LDL) Lower good cholesterol (HDL), raise bad cholesterol (LDL) Unsaturated fats come from plants, and are liquid at room temperature: oils, nuts, avocados Unsaturated fats come from plants, and are liquid at room temperature: oils, nuts, avocados Majority of your fat intake should be unsaturated (80% or more) Majority of your fat intake should be unsaturated (80% or more) Lower bad cholesterol (LDL), raise good cholesterol (HDL) Lower bad cholesterol (LDL), raise good cholesterol (HDL) Trans fats are commercially altered for a longer shelf life Trans fats are commercially altered for a longer shelf life

Proteins 1.2-1.8g of protein per kg body weight (for athletes) 1.2-1.8g of protein per kg body weight (for athletes) Why we need Proteins? Why we need Proteins? Immune Function Immune Function Growth Growth Making essential hormones and enzymes Making essential hormones and enzymes Energy when carbs are not available Energy when carbs are not available Preserving lean muscle mass Preserving lean muscle mass Complete (animals) vs. Incomplete (plants) protein Complete (animals) vs. Incomplete (plants) protein Complete proteins give you the complete range of the 19 essential amino acids you need while incomplete proteins give you an incomplete range Complete proteins give you the complete range of the 19 essential amino acids you need while incomplete proteins give you an incomplete range Vegetarians/vegans need to consume a variety of plants to avoid a deficiency Vegetarians/vegans need to consume a variety of plants to avoid a deficiency

Newest Dietary Guidelines At least 2 cups of fruit At least 2 cups of fruit 2.5-3 cups of vegetables 2.5-3 cups of vegetables Whole foods given preference over processed Whole foods given preference over processed Lean protein sources Lean protein sources Less than 2,300mg of sodium per day Less than 2,300mg of sodium per day

What about athletes??? Examples of increased intake Examples of increased intake Tour de France: 6500 kcal Tour de France: 6500 kcal Ultra races: 8600-13770 kcal Ultra races: 8600-13770 kcal Energy requirements depend on training volume! Energy requirements depend on training volume! Carbohydrate intake increased during intense training Carbohydrate intake increased during intense training Need to replenish glycogen in muscles (takes about 20 hrs) Need to replenish glycogen in muscles (takes about 20 hrs) Hypothetically impossible to over train as long as you match the caloric demand of activities Hypothetically impossible to over train as long as you match the caloric demand of activities

How much energy am I expending? Total Daily Energy Expenditure comes from 3 places: Total Daily Energy Expenditure comes from 3 places: Our Resting Metabolic Rate, or the energy we need to maintain vital body functions (60-75%) Our Resting Metabolic Rate, or the energy we need to maintain vital body functions (60-75%) Thermogenic Effect, or the energy required to digest the food we eat (10%) Thermogenic Effect, or the energy required to digest the food we eat (10%) Physical activity and recovery (15-30%) Physical activity and recovery (15-30%) Depending on type of activity: weight bearing vs. non- weight bearing (more weight = more calories burned) Depending on type of activity: weight bearing vs. non- weight bearing (more weight = more calories burned) Largest variable: depends on how intense your training is Largest variable: depends on how intense your training is World class athletes can almost double their TDEE with 3-4 hours of hard training World class athletes can almost double their TDEE with 3-4 hours of hard training

Resting Metabolic Rate Can be calculated with different formulas Can be calculated with different formulas RMR is directly related to percent of lean body mass RMR is directly related to percent of lean body mass Men have faster metabolisms than women Men have faster metabolisms than women As you age, your metabolism slows down because you lose lean body mass As you age, your metabolism slows down because you lose lean body mass Exercise increases RMR Exercise increases RMR A combination of endurance training and resistance training gives greatest increase A combination of endurance training and resistance training gives greatest increase

How many calories do I need?? To estimate how many calories you need to intake, use the following equation: To estimate how many calories you need to intake, use the following equation: Males: 66.473 + (13.751 x weight in kg) + (5.0033 x height in cm) (6.755 x age in years) Males: 66.473 + (13.751 x weight in kg) + (5.0033 x height in cm) (6.755 x age in years) Females: 655.0955+ (9.463 x weight in kg) + (1.8496 x height in cm) (4.6756 x age) Females: 655.0955+ (9.463 x weight in kg) + (1.8496 x height in cm) (4.6756 x age) The number you get is your RMR, and it doesnt account for any physical activity you are doing. The number you get is your RMR, and it doesnt account for any physical activity you are doing. Multiply by a constant to get your total daily energy expenditure: Multiply by a constant to get your total daily energy expenditure: 1.725 for exercise 6-7 days per week 1.725 for exercise 6-7 days per week 1.9 for exercise or sports 2 times per day 6-7 days per week 1.9 for exercise or sports 2 times per day 6-7 days per week

TDEE Example Example: Kyle Dacey Example: Kyle Dacey Height: 509 (175.3 cm) Height: 509 (175.3 cm) Weight: 154 lbs (68.04kg) Weight: 154 lbs (68.04kg) Age: 25 years old Age: 25 years old RMR = 66.473 + (13.751 X 68.04) + (5.0033 X 175.3) (6.755 X 25) RMR = 66.473 + (13.751 X 68.04) + (5.0033 X 175.3) (6.755 X 25) RMR = 66.473 + 935.62 + 877.08 168.88 RMR = 66.473 + 935.62 + 877.08 168.88 RMR = 1,710.29 RMR = 1,710.29 TDEE = 1.710.29 X 1.725 = 2950.25 to maintain weight TDEE = 1.710.29 X 1.725 = 2950.25 to maintain weight To gain one pound per week, add 250 calories per day (3,200.25 cal) To gain one pound per week, add 250 calories per day (3,200.25 cal) To lose one pound per week, subtract 250 calories per day (2,700.25 cal) To lose one pound per week, subtract 250 calories per day (2,700.25 cal) Trying to lose/gain more than 2 lbs per week will result in slowing of metabolism or gain of excess body fat rather than muscle mass Trying to lose/gain more than 2 lbs per week will result in slowing of metabolism or gain of excess body fat rather than muscle mass

Vitamins Organic compounds necessary in small amounts that we cannot make ourselves Organic compounds necessary in small amounts that we cannot make ourselves Used to make ATP (energy!) we feel tired if we are lacking vitamins Used to make ATP (energy!) we feel tired if we are lacking vitamins More is not better no extra benefit! More is not better no extra benefit! Fat soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K are stored in the liver and an excess amount can cause liver damage Fat soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K are stored in the liver and an excess amount can cause liver damage Excess of water soluble vitamins like C and B exit the body in urine Excess of water soluble vitamins like C and B exit the body in urine

Minerals (and what a deficiency could cause) Calcium: responsible for bone development Calcium: responsible for bone development Stress fracture Stress fracture Iron: involved in oxygen transport from the lungs to the rest of the body for cells to use Iron: involved in oxygen transport from the lungs to the rest of the body for cells to use Anemia Anemia Sodium and other electrolytes: responsible for nerve impulses, muscle contractions, etc. Sodium and other electrolytes: responsible for nerve impulses, muscle contractions, etc. Hyponatremia, muscle cramps Hyponatremia, muscle cramps

Pre-Race Food Guidelines Know what foods you can handle eating the day of Know what foods you can handle eating the day of Do not try something new the day of! Do not try something new the day of! Avoid milk products if they upset your stomach (hard to digest) Avoid milk products if they upset your stomach (hard to digest) Eat your last meal 3 hours before the race Eat your last meal 3 hours before the race Prevents rebound hypoglycemia Prevents rebound hypoglycemia Include fluids with your meals Include fluids with your meals The energy you will use from glycogen is stored in your muscles 24-48 hrs before competition The energy you will use from glycogen is stored in your muscles 24-48 hrs before competition Thats why you should carb load 2 nights before, not the night before Thats why you should carb load 2 nights before, not the night before Day of competition: Day of competition: High carbohydrate High carbohydrate Low fat and fiber Low fat and fiber Avoid fructose (fruits) Avoid fructose (fruits)

Refueling Eat a snack within 30 minutes of finishing and a meal within an hour if possible for best recovery Eat a snack within 30 minutes of finishing and a meal within an hour if possible for best recovery 4:1 carbohydrate to protein ratio is optimal (low in fat) 4:1 carbohydrate to protein ratio is optimal (low in fat) You need to replenish your depleted muscle glycogen stores, and repair and rebuild muscle You need to replenish your depleted muscle glycogen stores, and repair and rebuild muscle Chocolate milk is one of the best recovery drinks! Chocolate milk is one of the best recovery drinks! Keep healthy snacks on hand for the way home from meets and practice to refuel Keep healthy snacks on hand for the way home from meets and practice to refuel Granola bars, dry cereal, dried fruit, nuts Granola bars, dry cereal, dried fruit, nuts

Water We need water to satisfy metabolic needs We need water to satisfy metabolic needs Regulate body temperature Regulate body temperature Transport oxygen to cells Transport oxygen to cells Protects joints and organs Protects joints and organs Your body is 60-70% water Your body is 60-70% water Dehydration causes blood volume (SV) to drop, so your heart rate has to increase to maintain the same cardiac output (amount of blood pumped by the heart). Dehydration causes blood volume (SV) to drop, so your heart rate has to increase to maintain the same cardiac output (amount of blood pumped by the heart). Q = HR x SV Q = HR x SV You have to work harder to run the same pace (than if you were properly hydrated) You have to work harder to run the same pace (than if you were properly hydrated).54 -.6 fl oz/lb.54 -.6 fl oz/lb

How to Hydrate Drink cold water to improve endurance in the heat Drink cold water to improve endurance in the heat Drink small amounts of water at regular intervals to absorb fluid more efficiently Drink small amounts of water at regular intervals to absorb fluid more efficiently Drink 8-16 ounces one to two hours before a run Drink 8-16 ounces one to two hours before a run http://health.clevelandclinic.org/wp- content/uploads/2013/10/13-HHB-1407-The-Color-of-Pee- Infographic_FNL-finalnm.pdf You can tell if youre hydrated properly by the color of urine: should be clear to pale yellow You can tell if youre hydrated properly by the color of urine: should be clear to pale yellow Rule of thumb: If youre thirsty, youre dehydrated Rule of thumb: If youre thirsty, youre dehydrated

Preparing for race day with hydration Dont wait until the day of the race to start hydrating then its too late! Begin at least two days before Carry a water bottle around with you and drink throughout the day On race day, you may want to stop drinking a half hour to and hour before the race except for sips to avoid sloshing in your stomach If youre not hydrated by then, its too late anyway

Water vs. Sports Drinks Drink water if you are doing moderate exercise for less than one hour Sports drinks are good when you are exercising for more than one hour OR if in the heat Replacing with water when you are sweating a lot with just dilute your electrolytes Sports drinks help replace electrolytes lost through sweat during exercise and provide carbs to help refuel following exercise Never consume a carb drink before exercise (1-1/2 hours)

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