Watch my You Tube clip and take notes on Nutritional Strategies to improve performance and recovery!!
Key Knowledge
loading, application of the glycemic index, carbohydrate gels, protein supplementation and caffeine
supplementation
After watching this and using textbook chapter 10.2 and 10.3 to do your notes please complete the questions below!
- nutritional strategies used to enhance performance and improve recovery, including carbohydrate
loading, application of the glycemic index, carbohydrate gels, protein supplementation and caffeine
supplementation
After watching this and using textbook chapter 10.2 and 10.3 to do your notes please complete the questions below!
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TEST your understanding
- Carbohydrates are broken down into simpler forms to be transported and stored in the body. Name these forms and where they are found
- Define the term glycaemic index.
- Discuss how knowledge of the glycaemic index of foods can help an athlete.
- Explain why foods with a low glycaemic index are appropriate for pre-event meals.
- List the functions of protein in the body.
- Protein is broken down into a simpler form to be transported and stored in the body. Name this form and where it can be found.
- Identify the best time for an athlete to consume protein. Explain why.
- Explain the benefit of consuming protein with carbohydrates post exercise.
- Define protein supplementation. Is it recommended for athletes?
- Identify when fats are the preferred energy source during exercise. Explain why.
- What are the benefits for caffeine supplementation. Give examples of athletes who would benefit from this.
- Compare the differences in fuelling for events of differing durations.
- Define carbohydrate loading. Is it a suitable strategy for all events? Explain.
- Explain the function of the pre-event meal.
- Discuss how long before competition a pre-event meal should be consumed.
- Explain the function of the pre-event meal.
- With reference to the glycaemic index, identify the types of foods that should be consumed pre event, during the event and post event.
- What is the type of fluid recommended for consumption during exercise? Is this recommended for all exercise types?
- For each of the following, provide examples of food that would assist the athlete's nutritional and energy needs.
- 100-metre sprinter
- Long-distance athlete
- Team sportsperson (60–90 minutes' duration)
- 100-metre sprinter
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