7.4 - Dietary Strategies: Nutritional Planning for Training and Competition
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Practice Questions
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What type of foods should athletes eat before exercising?
💡 Hint: Think about energy sources!
Why is hydration important during exercise?
💡 Hint: What happens to our body without water?
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What is the recommended carbohydrate to protein ratio for post-exercise nutrition?
💡 Hint: Which number is higher?
True or False: Hydration is only important before and after exercise.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to athletes while they're competing!
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An athlete needs to prepare for a long-distance cycling event. How should they plan their meals for the week leading up to the event, and what should they consume on the day of the event?
💡 Hint: Think about what keeps energy levels sustained.
Given the different types of athletes, how might nutritional needs differ when preparing for a powerlifting competition versus a long-distance race? Provide thought-out meal suggestions for both.
💡 Hint: Consider what is necessary for quick bursts of energy vs sustained endurance.
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