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Sports Diet Dilemmas Learn Facts About Sports Nutrition, Energy Drinks & Dietary Blunders Emily Edison, MS, RD Sports Dietitian WINForum Coordinator Owner Momentum Nutrition & Fitness
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Since 2003 the WINForum has conducted objective nutrition clinics & provided sports nutrition information taken questions from student athletes and provide credible responses from objective registered dietitians. encouraged a healthy sports based diet of fruits, vegetable, whole grains, lean protein, and low-fat and fat free dairy
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Follow the WINForum Online
WINForum.org Summaries from WINForum clinics Downloadable Sports Nutrition Game Plan Facebook.com/WINForum Updated daily with healthy eating ideas for athletes Q&A with coaches, athletes and nutritionists Twitter.com/WINForum_org Trending nutrition topics for coaches and parents Send tweets to our dietitians!
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Coaches, athletes and trainers want to know…
The difference between ‘fast food’ and ‘fatty foods’ Media influence on the athlete Understanding portion sizes Foods for healing injuries Tips to keep muscle, but lose fat Common game day mistakes
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Fast Food vs Fat Food Eat healthy at fast food : Skip the sauces Order baked or grilled Order a smaller size Drink milk instead of soda Frequent healthier choices: Quiznos, Subway, Chipotle Customize ingredients, fresh choices, For more information, go to WINForum.org
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How does the image of ‘perfection’ in the media affect our athletes?
Pictures are PhotoShopped If Barbie were a real woman, she would be 5'9" tall, 110 lbs, have a 39" bust, an 18" waist, 33" hips and a size 3 shoe. Athletes cannot look like this and have energy on the field For more information, go to WINForum.org
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Does she look healthy to you?
Before After photoshop Does she look healthy to you?
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How do I know how much food should be in my portion?
Significant changes in portions over years Your portion depends on your activity level and goals Be aware when reading labels A single packet of food can be 2 or more servings For more information, go to WINForum.org
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Portions: 20 years ago vs. now
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MyPlate Use MyPlate as a portion guide
A healthy diet of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and low-fat or fat-free dairy
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Am I eating the right foods?
Use this checklist: 3-5 Fruits (tennis ball) 3-5 Veggies (1/2 cup) 3-4 Dairy (1 cup or 1.5 oz) 3-4 Meat Protein Servings (3-4 oz) 8-14 Grain Servings (1 slice, ½ cup) A couple extras (cookie, salad dressing) For more information, go to WINForum.org 11
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How to remember serving sizes…
By comparison: 1 cup dried cereal = baseball 3 oz cooked meat = deck of cards Small baked potato = computer mouse ½ cup = tennis ball 1½ oz cheese = 3 (1 inch) cubes 2 tbsp peanut butter = 1 golf ball For more information, go to WINForum.org
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What foods that can help with healing injuries?
Optimize vitamin, mineral status (Ca, Zn, Fe, D, Mg, A) Ensure adequate protein Modify calorie intake Get support for depression and disordered eating
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Eat the Rainbow! Three + colors at each meal
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Are all calories created equal?
Candy vs whole grains Short term energy vs. longer lasting nutrient rich energy Closer to earth more nutrition BUT- be aware of fiber’s effect on sports performance For more information, go to WINForum.org
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What are some ‘health foods’ that are actually unhealthy?
Diet soda – artificial sweeteners Sugar Free Popsicles Rice cakes – lacks nutritional content, pair with PB Fruit cocktail juice – limited real fruit, sugar added Fruit Roll-ups For more information, go to WINForum.org
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How do I gain muscle while losing fat?
Eat more when you are more active Choose high carbohydrate, moderate protein, nutrient dense foods Choose foods that are baked or grilled, not fried Limit sugary foods Never skip breakfast This starts with breakfast For more information, go to WINForum.org
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Why not a “fad diet”? Lose weight, but also lose energy Weight gain after diet is complete Change in mood Can lead to more serious problems such as eating disorders For more information, go to WINForum.org
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Winning at Losing 19
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What are some common game day mistakes?
Trying new foods Not staying hydrated Consuming energy drinks Eating too much or too little food For more information, go to WINForum.org
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Are energy drinks a good way to get a boost of energy on the field?
Claims of ‘no crash’ are not true (not regulated by FDA) Lots of caffeine; harmful substances not FDA approved Players can test positive on drug tests from energy drinks Concentration of sugar is at least 3x sports drinks For more information, go to WINForum.org
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The Sports Nutrition Game Plan – Make it Work for You!
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Energy Filled Eating Plan
Breakfast Snack Lunch Dinner Snack (optional, are you hungry?) **Time meals and snacks no more than 3-4 hours apart** For more information, go to WINForum.org 23
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Nutrition Pre-Exercise- Eat & Drink
Stay hydrated daily Check urine color 2–3 hours before exercise: Drink 14–20 oz During active warm-up: 8 fl oz, about 8 swallows/gulps For more information, go to WINForum.org 24
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Breakfast: Build a base
Did you know? People who skip breakfast tend to have a slower metabolism Eat 1/3 (or more) of your calories at BREAKFAST 25
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What’s Next? Lunch! Carbohydrate driven with protein and a little fat
3 or more foods Turkey bagel sandwich, mango, yogurt, granola bar Chicken burrito, berries, milk PB and J, low fat yogurt, banana Ham and cheese rollup, juice, wheat crackers 26
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Snack Attack Low in fat, high in carbs!
Sports Bars Low-fat muffin and skim milk Microwaved egg (1.5 min) on English muffin Fruit and yogurt with whole wheat bagel Yogurt with granola Toaster waffle w/ peanut butter and jam String cheese and fruit Boost sport drink Fig Newtons Crackers + Cheese Trail Mix Peanut Butter Pretzels HB egg with Bread For more information, go to WINForum.org 27
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Game On! Nutrition During Exercise
Replace fluid losses and maintain blood glucose for performance Use online sweat calculator 30-60 g CHO/hour = 16 oz+ Gatorade/hr Eat snacks provided at half- time Drink fluids throughout the game For more information, go to WINForum.org 28
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Post Exercise: Re-hydrate, Re-Fuel, Rest
Weigh yourself before and after exercise. For every pound you lose, drink fluid ounces. Athletes carry a water bottle Cool flavored drinks seem to assist in hydration For more information, go to WINForum.org 29
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Re-Fuel: Sample Post Workout Ideas (carb and protein)
Yogurt and Yogurt Drinks Granola bar and string cheese Muffin (w nuts) Fruit and bagel What do you eat??
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Why Chocolate Milk? Chocolate milk and sport drink equally effective in refueling athletes for repeated bout of exercise Endurox R4 50% less time to exhaustion Perfect 3-4g carb:1g protein ratio For more information, go to WINForum.org 31
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Dinner: Re-fuel continued…
Carbohydrate driven meal with lean protein and healthy fat Divide plate into thirds Samples: Salmon, green beans, brown rice, milk Chicken and veggie pasta, green salad, milk Quinoa salad, steamed broccoli, yogurt parfait For more information, go to WINForum.org 32
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Top Sport Nutrition Tips
WINForum Sports Nutrition Game Plan Coaches: ask students to use the PLAN Allow time to hydrate and fuel at practice and games Remind athletes to REST For more information, go to WINForum.org 33
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Where to go for more info:
WINForum : Momentum Nutrition & Fitness: American Dietetics Association: MyPlate: PowerBar: For more information, go to WINForum.org
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For more information contact:
Emily Edison, MS, RD WINForum Coordinator For more information contact:
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