Diet is one of the factors that contributes to a
healthy lifestyle and general well-being
The energy equation - the more physical work we do, the
more energy we need to complete it. Food contains
calories, which are used within the body to release
energy for physical activity
Sports performers will use more calories than
those who do not exercise and so they can afford
to consume more food for energy
Athletes must ensure that
Energy IN = Energy OUT
work provides finance and opportunity -
exercise provides fitness to work and enjoy life -
rest allows us to recover and improve
all FOUR need to be done in moderation and
combined for a health, active lifestyle
DIET
It is very important to eat a balanced diet
Macronutrients (nutrients required in large quantities)
carbohydrates (starchy foods such
as bread, rice, potatoes and pasta)
fats (dairy products, fatty meat, sweets)
protein (fish, eggs, meat and beans)
saturated (HDL) bad, can be
converted into cholesterol by the
liver. This leads to high blood
cholesterol and increases the
likeliness of heart attack
unsaturated (LDL)
good, these are foods
like nuts, salmon and
olives
there are simple carbs (high
glycaemic) and complex carbs
(low glycaemic)
simple (HGI) includes
white rice, biscuits, cakes
complex (LGI)
includes wholemeal,
bread, potatoes
Micronutrients (nutrients required in small quantities)
vitamins (fruit and veg)
minerals (mainly in veg)
water
fibre (veg, fruits, nuts, cereal)
A balanced diet provides all essential nutrients for health, fitness, strength and well-being
3 things which can dictate your diet - control weight,
religious reasons e.g Ramadan, allergy e.g nut allergy
WHY DO WE NEED THESE FOOD GROUPS?
CARBOHYDRATES
provides the body with
energy for physical work
can be used during
aerobic and anaerobic
activity
FATS
provides the
body with energy
keeps us warm
used in aerobic activity
PROTEIN
growth &
repair
very important to a sports performer as it is
used in muscular hypertrophy and repair muscle tissue