Fueling Performance: The Latest in Sport Performance Nutrition

Fueling Performance: The Latest in Sport Performance Nutrition

What is today s game plan? 1. Fueling in today s sport world 2. Truth about carbohydrate (and how to battle the hype) 3. Timing food to maximize performance 4. Latest research on: Protein and muscle Carbohydrate and performance Supplement use (and abuse)

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What we do We educate athletes, parents and coaches in science based sport nutrition, in an effort to enhance performance on and off the field. Online: www.winforum.org Quarterly newsletter On-site workshops Sport Nutrition Clubs

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Sport Nutrition is Nutrition Science Diet or Weight Loss Nutrition VS Sport Nutrition

9 Carbohydrates: the truth Research shows 1. #1 energy source for exercise 2. Everyday carbs vs occasional carbs 3. Kenyan runners 76% carb diet 4. Low carb diets not performance enhancing

10 Protein power? New research: 20-25 gram doses of protein best Dairy, chicken, fish, meat, eggs, hummus, bars, protein powder? Is more better? High protein diets not performance enhancing

11 Does fat make me fat? Important to time fat around training Plant fats best Almonds, avocado, olives, oil Dairy fat-ok Helpful to increase satisfaction

12 Leaner, faster & stronger athletes: 1 2 3 Timing is key 1. Make breakfast mandatory 2. Time meals and snacks through the day 3. Book-end workouts Interested? Check out Dan Benardot s research on nutrient timing

13 1. Eat BREAKFAST Fill the tank- set an example Team breakfasts? 30% of total energy BEFORE lunch Whole grain bagel w/cream cheese and fruit Granola and nuts cereal w/ milk and fruit Toaster waffles w/peanut butter, milk and fruit Microwave egg sand and yogurt Toaster Waffle big mac Use WINFORUM.ORG for high performance, on-the-go meal ideas

14 2. EAT more when more active Maintains energy and muscle mass Eat carbohydrates AND protein every 3-4 hours Prep and pack snacks and meals Apple with PB Granola with yogurt Toast with eggs Ham and cheese crackers

TIMING meals and snacks Keep the muscle, lose the fat Breakfast Snack Lunch Pre-Practice Snack Practice Fuel Sport Drink or Sports Food Post Practice Snack Dinner Snack (optional, are you hungry?) **Time meals and snacks no more than 3-4 hours apart**

16 3. Bookend workouts with food and water Eat and drink before and immediately after practices and games Eat two meals and a snack before practice Eat a recovery snack immediately after activity Chocolate milk Drinkable yogurt Energy Bar

17 Pre-practice nutrition Eat familiar foods Choose foods rich in carbohydrates, moderate in protein, and low in fat Allow plenty of time for food to digest 3 hours for a large meal 2 hours for a smaller meal 1 hours for a snack

18 Fuel during practice During extended practice/game time, the body needs fuel and hydration 30-60g Carb/hour Keep the machine fueled Liquid/Solid Drink frequently

19 Post practice: REFUELING Eat/drink carb and protein IMMEDIATELY post practice (= 30 minutes) Then eat a meal (<2 hrs) High carb, low fat, moderate protein Include plenty of water REST

20 Athlete case study 16 yo multi-sport high school athlete complains of fatigue and is frequently sick. Athlete practices 10-12 hours per week and gets good grades. 1. What is the first thing to check on? 2. What are next steps in helping?

21 Athlete case study 2 14 yo female HS soccer player wants to lose weight. Athlete practices 10 hours per week and has 1-2 games on the weekends. When you see her eat, it is usually salads and protein. 1. What is the first thing to check on? 2. What are next steps in helping?

22 Can you be too healthy? Good eating gone bad Orthorexia disguised as healthy eating AKA Clean eating Interrupts life Restrictive Usually increase in performance then dramatic decrease (injury, fatigue, etc)

What about supplements? FOOD FIRST POLICY Multi-Vitamin for insurance? Omega 3 Supplement (Fish Oil) for recovery BE AWARE: Certain supplements contain ingredients NOT listed **Before taking any supplement, ask your healthcare provider**

Sport Nutrition Cheat Sheet: The Basics Eat 3 meals and 2-3 snacks every day Eat at least three foods at each meal Sandwich, fruit, granola bar, milk Combine 2 foods at snacks Apple and peanut butter Timing: Eat every 3-4 hours during the day

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THE WINforum GAME PLAN Find it in Downloadable Materials at www.winforum.org

MyPlate.gov Use MyPlate as a food selection and portion guide A healthy diet of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and low-fat dairy

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31 WINNING nutrition = winning performance

32 Want more info? WINforum : www.winforum.org Momentum Nutrition: www.momentum4health.com American Dietetics Association: www.eatright.org MyPlate: www.choosemyplate.gov PowerBar: www.powerbar.com

Emily Edison, MS, RD, CSSD Sports Dietitian WINForum Coordinator Momentum Nutrition For more information contact: info@winforum.org