2.  Food supplies the basic caloric and macronutrient intake of an athlete’s diet  Choose wholesome foods  Avoid processed foods  Avoid foods high in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium  Choose foods high in complex carbohydrates and fiber, protein sources low in fat, and foods high in nutrients  Eat several servings of fruits and vegetables daily.  Use sports supplements daily  Sports supplements will provide superior high performance nutrition  Sports supplements are scientifically developed super foods that target the nutrition needs of athletes.

3.  Supplements supply a measurable amount of nutrients  Supplements make up for poor nutrient content of many foods we eat  Supplements ensure that you are getting adequate amounts of essential nutrients  Supplements replace nutrients destroyed by poor diets, smoking, alcohol use, drug use and pollution.  People with food allergies can get the nutrients they need with special supplement formulations  Stress can increase the body’s need for certain nutrients. These can be easily obtained from supplements

4.  Nutrient content varies from location to location and also year to year.  The term wholesome has become a popular way to describe food that are supposed to be fresh, healthy and packed with nutrients.  The primary good foods to look for are fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains and cereals, lean meats, fish and poultry.  Processed foods like canned foods, frozen foods, bread, bagged snack foods are generally poor nutrition sources.  When striving for maximum performance, you must exercise will power over what you eat. Stay away from the junk and the processed foods: eat the good stuff!!

5.  Good  Focuses more on presenting the amount of fat calories and percentage of fat calories.  The information is standardized so that each label will have the same format and guidelines.  Dietary fiber is included  Bad  Information is generalized and has no correlation to the needs of athletes  The recommended daily intakes do not include the essential nutrients.  There is incomplete nutrition content for many supplements

6.  Dietary supplements is a general term that refers to concentrated sources of nutrients that are usually prescribed in addition to the daily diet to increase nutrient intake.  Supplements come in many forms  Supplements are thought of as super foods and designer foods because they are high in nutrients and are designed to meet certain nutritional goals.

7.  Food NutrientsSupplement Nutrients  Random amount in dietControlled amounts  Nutrients supplied indiscriminatelyTarget specific requirements  Small amountsSpecific amounts  Varied bioavailabilityDesigned to be highly bioavailable  Contains caloriesUsually no calories or controlled caloric content  Costly, time consumingConvenient  More expensiveLess expensive  No instructionsLabel instruction include

8.  Supplements come in several types and forms. The supplement forms can also be referred to as delivery systems.  The major types of nutrition supplement delivery systems include: ◦ Pills ◦ Caplets ◦ Tablets ◦ Capsules ◦ Gelatin Capsules ◦ Powders ◦ Liquids ◦ Sublingual ◦ Herbal Extracts ◦ Nutrition Bars

9.  These start out as a powder blend of nutrients which are pressed by machines into pill or tablet form.  Pills are generally smaller than tablets  Tablets are mainly used today in many sizes  Tablets are also made in chewable form  Current technology allows tablets to digest quickly, or provide a sustained release or nutrients

10.  These are delivery systems that consist of two halves into which a powder blend is injected. The two halves are brought together to form the capsule.  In general, capsules will be quickly digested

11.  The most common powder formulations are protein powders, diet powders, energy powders and weight gain powders.  Supplement powders are a convenient way to get high quality nutrition in the exact amount needed.  Many athletes can’t find the time to eat 5-6 complete meals per day therefore supplements provide a convenient high density source or nutrition.

12.  Nutrition bars for athletes have been around for many years but are currently becoming popular as more athletes recognize their value.  They are designed to offer a way to get a snack that is high in healthy carbohydrates and protein and low in fat.  They are a perfect delivery system for high density nutrition.