CALCULATING THE ATHLETE’S DAILY CALORIC INTAKE http://www.dietsinreview.com/diets/michael-phelps-diet/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXRvXtcSu14
Factors that influence performance. Quality of food. Timing Energy in = Energy Out (Thermodynamics) What type of activity? Genetics
STEP 1 – BASAL METABOLIC RATE The amount of calories needed for body functions. BODY WEIGHT X 10 (FEMALE) = BMR X 11 (MALE)
STEP 2 – PHYSICAL ACTIVITY The amount of calories needed for physical activity. BMR X .3 (INACTIVE) = PHYSICAL .6 (ACTIVE) ACTIVITY .75 (VERY ACTIVE)
STEP 3 – DAILY CALORIC INTAKE The total amount of calories needed in a day. STEP 1 + STEP 2 = DCI (Daily Caloric Intake)
NUTRIENT BREAKDOWN CARBOHYDRATE - 50-60% PROTEIN - 20-30% FAT - 10-15%