Nutrition Flashcards
3 components of a well balanced diet
Carbs-55-70%
Protein-15-20%
Fats-20-30%
What else makes up a healthy diet
Hydration
Minerals
Fibre
Complex carbs
Complex carbs break down slow-low GI
Simple carbs
Simple carbs don’t break down slow-high GI
Recommended intake of carbs
60-90 mins
5-7/g/kg/day
Recommended intake of carbs
90-120 mins
7-10 g/kg/day
Recommended intake of carbs
6-8 hrs
8-12 g/kg/day
High GI
Breaks down fast
Low GI
Breaks down slowly
Carb loading
1-4 days before exercise
Taper exercise
Decrease fibre
Increase fluids
What are fluid losses affected by
Temperature
Intensity
Fluid intake
Genetics
Each kg of body weight equivalent in fluid loss
3-4kg of body weight
Replace 400ml-4 litres
When is fluid intake enhanced
Cool
Flavour
Sodium
Fluids
Consume 200-600mls prior to event
500-100ml per hour of event
What to eat hours before exercise
low GI