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Proper Nutrition for Athletes
Wanda Swiger
, Professor of Human Performance
Huntingdon College
Proper Nutrition for Athletes: Hydration - Proper nutrition includes proper hydration. Knowing when to begin hydrating for an athletic event, what to drink, and how much to drink are essential to keeping athletes safe. Dr. Swiger discusses all of this, including what fluids athletes should stay away from before and during the game.
Proper Nutrition for Athletes: The Pre-game Meal - Eating the right food at the right time allows an athlete to draw on stored energy during a game or practice. In this video segment, Dr. Swiger discusses when and what athletes should eat before competition.
Proper Nutrition for Athletes: Eating During Competition - Eating during competition is a lot different than the pre-game meal. Dr. Swiger discusses the various types of foods or snacks that are often used for "fast" energy, such as nutrition bars or candy bars, and whether they actually help or hurt the athlete.
Proper Nutrition for Athletes: The Carbohydrate - Protein Balance - Proteins can't be stored by the body for use during increased activity. Carbohydrates can. That's why athletes need to consume more carbohydrates than protein when preparing for competition. The percentage of carbs versus protein and the amount of food in total an athlete should consume are discussed in this video.