This document provides information on nutrition for sports people. It begins by outlining the importance of healthy eating for both short-term and long-term benefits. Key nutrients like carbohydrates, protein, fat, water, fibre, vitamins and minerals are then discussed, highlighting the best food sources and requirements for sports people. The document notes sports nutrition depends on the type of sport but should provide enough energy and nutrients to meet training demands while supporting recovery. Carbohydrates and protein needs may be higher for athletes compared to non-athletes. The document concludes with an activity comparing food serves for a sedentary teenager versus a teenage sportsperson.
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Sports peoples nutrition
1. JSC Astana medical university
Department of Physical culture
Theme : Sports people nutrition.
Done by : Sangeeta Yadav
Group : 160
5. Everything you experience now will influence the
rest of your life
Lots of things are happening to you
Body Growth, Sexual maturity, Body shape
Ideas,
Feelings about you,
Friendships,
Family relationships,
Future plans??????
The food you eat now will have a strong
influence on your health both NOW and in the
FUTURE!
6. Short term
Improves:
Energy
Fitness
Looks
Well being
Immunity
Concentration
Wt Control
Long term
Reduce risk of developing;
Anorexia Nervosa
Bulimia Nervosa
Dental Caries
Lifestyle related health
problems as Adults:
Obesity
Osteoporosis
Cardiovascular
Disease
Type II Diabetes
Some Cancers
7. Basis of a Healthy Diet
BALANCE + MODERATION +
VARIETY
AND
ENERGY IN = ENERGY OUT
9. Dietary Guidelines
Enjoy a wide variety of
nutritious foods
Cereals
Fruit
Vegetables, legumes
Lean meat, fish, poultry & alternatives
Milk, yoghurt, cheese
Extras
10. Important
By eating a wide variety of food, you
are more likely to consume all the
nutrients you need.
NO SINGLE FOOD can provide you
with all the nutrients necessary for
good health!!
11. Important Nutrients
Carbohydrates
Main energy source can be sugars or starches.
Best Sources:
Wholegrain Breads & Cereals, fruit, legumes.
Others:
Jam, sugar, honey, sdrink, lollies, cakes, (Fat/
sugar)
13. Important Nutrients
Fat
Important for absorption of some vitamins, &
growth, energy. 3 types:
Saturated (BAD)
Animal products such as meat, dairy, eggs, butter,
coconut & palm oil.
Poly & Mono-unsaturated (GOOD)
Seeds, fish, margarine and most vegetable oils, avocado,
olives, nuts.
14. Important Nutrients
Water
Helps excrete waste products. Minimum 2L
per day.
Best source: H2O
Others
Soft drinks, fruit juice, fresh fruit, cordial,
sports drinks (cause dental caries). Avoid
caffeinated fluids and alcohol- dehydrating
15. Important Nutrients
Fibre
Prevent constipation, prevent bowel cancer and heart
disease, assists with weight control.
Sources:
Plant foods - fruit, vegetables, wholegrain breads and
cereals
16. Important Nutrients
Vitamins
Vital to life. Necessary to build bones, teeth, and
body tissues.
Best Sources - Eating a WIDE VARIETY of foods
from the 5 food groups.
17. Important Nutrients
Minerals
Vital to life. Especially important during growth.
Calcium - Strong bones/teeth, muscle contraction, nerve
impulses, blood clotting.
Best sources: Milk, Yoghurt, Cheese, Canned Fish (with bones).
Others: some green vegies, soy beans & legumes.
Iron - Healthy Blood to transport oxygen to your organs,
cells, tissues so they can use energy you get from food.
Best source: Animal products, especially lean red meat.
Others: Other meats, green leafy vegies, wgrain and fortified
B & C.
18. Look at what you ate
during the week
Use the handouts to work out how your
eating pattern compares to the AGHE.
Are there any groups where you are;
over the recommended?
under the recommended?
19. What about Sports People
A basic training diet should:
Provide energy and nutrients to meet demands
of training
Include a wide variety of foods
Enable the athlete to achieve optimal body
weight and fat levels for performance
Promote a quick and full recovery after
exercise
Provide adequate fluids to ensure maximum
hydration before, during and after exercise
Consider the short and long term health of
the individual
20. What about Sports People
Depends on type of sport
Still need to have a balanced healthy
diet to get vitamins and minerals (cant
pig out on extras)
Is very similar to that of the general
public just require more serves and
better planning.
21. What about Sports People
Carbohydrates
Serves as an energy fuel for the body,
stored in liver and muscle tissue as
glycogen
Is the most readily available fuel for
exercise
A high carbohydrate diet and regular
training promotes high glycogen stores
and spares protein
22. What about Sports People
Depending on type of activity and training
regime amount can vary from:
5-7g/kg, <1hr mod intensity
7-10g/kg, 1-3 hours mod-high intensity
10-12g/kg, 5-6 hours mod-high intensity
AGHE provides ~ 500g CHO at max servings.
Therefore, people training at high level will
need extra CHO foods.
Best Sources?
23. What about Sports People
Protein
Is important for muscular repair and
growth
1.2 1.6g/kg (~0.75g/kg average person)
However, AGHE provides enough protein
to meet requirements
NB. Eating extra protein above
requirements DOES NOT mean you will
build more muscles!
Best Sources?
24. What about Sports People
Water
++, especially endurance
Consume before, during and after
Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamin and minerals are required in many
body functions and processes
A balanced diet usually ensures athletes meet
vitamin and mineral needs.
? If athletes need more than non-athletes
25. Food Comparison
Group 1: Sedentary teenager
Group 2: Teenage Sportsperson
Lay out foods on butchers paper
according to requirements
Think about serve sizes (use booklet to
help)
Whats the difference?