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N U T R I T I o N F o R S P o R T S

The document summarizes a video titled "Nutrition for Sports: Facts and Fallacies (2nd Edition)" that separates myths from facts about sports nutrition. It reviews the food pyramid and discusses the proper amounts of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, calories, and water needed by athletes. It stresses the importance of adequate water intake and warns against steroids. The video provides accurate information from health experts on the nutritional needs of athletes.

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N U T R I T I o N F o R S P o R T S

The document summarizes a video titled "Nutrition for Sports: Facts and Fallacies (2nd Edition)" that separates myths from facts about sports nutrition. It reviews the food pyramid and discusses the proper amounts of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, calories, and water needed by athletes. It stresses the importance of adequate water intake and warns against steroids. The video provides accurate information from health experts on the nutritional needs of athletes.

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NUTRITION FOR SPORTS:


FACTS AND FALLACIES (2ND EDITION)
Grade Levels: 7-13+
18 minutes
ALFRED HIGGINS PRODUCTIONS, INC. 1999

DESCRIPTION
Athletes have special nutritional needs, but many have the wrong
idea about what's good for them. After reviewing the food
pyramid, health experts separate myth from fact about sports nutrition. Warns against
steroids and focuses on the size and number of servings an athlete generally needs.
Stresses the importance of adequate water intake; reviews content.

ACADEMIC STANDARDS
Subject Area: Health
! Standard: Understands essential concepts about nutrition and diet
• Benchmark: Understands how nutrient and energy needs vary in relation to
gender, activity level, and stage of life cycle

INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS
1. To examine the special nutritional needs of those
engaged in an athletic program.
2. To demonstrate how nutrition can affect health and
performance.
3. To identify some of the facts and fallacies about foods
for sports.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION
There are many myths and misconceptions about nutrition and its
effects on people engaged in sports. Yet, one reality stands out:
they have special nutritional needs. The video covers a new and
important subject and separates the myths from the facts. For
example: the nutrient most often in short supply is water. Accurate,
up-to-date information is presented from a health expert that includes
the amount of protein, fats, carbohydrates, calories, and water an
athlete requires. How much, when, and why are important questions
that are answered and explained. To insure a safe and optimal
performance, it is shown that certain diets and eating habits can be
extremely helpful. The video guides us through that nutritional program
for athletics.

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Captioned Media Program
VOICE 800-237-6213 – TTY 800-237-6819 – FAX 800-538-5636 – WEB www.cfv.org
Funding for the Captioned Media Program is provided by the U. S. Department of Education
AFTER SHOWING
Discussion Items and Questions
1. An athlete’s diet should be planned to aid both body condition and performance.
They need to be especially concerned about eating the right amounts of proteins,
fats, and carbohydrates. For example, as a general guideline, the amount of protein
recommended for athletes is 10% to 15% of their total diet. What is the
recommended amount of fats? Of carbohydrates? Discuss how each of these three
contributes to an athlete’s special nutritional needs.
2. A precompetition meal high in protein may cause a number of problems. Whereas a
meal high in carbohydrates provides a ready source of energy that’s more quickly
digested. What are the reasons for this? Which are some of the foods, in solid or
liquid form, you consider ideal for you for a precompetition meal? Why? In what
ways do you feel they contribute to your health and performance?
3. Water loss results in dehydration, an athlete’s most serious problem. Lost water
must be preplaced. Why? How? When? What kinds of fluids are recommended?
4. Based upon your present weight and athletic activities, plan a day’s menu for
yourself. Which and how much of the nutrients, including water, are in your planned
diet? How often, what, and when will you be eating? Discuss and share your ideas.

RELATED RESOURCES

Captioned Media Program

• The Food Pyramid #3128


• Steroids #8909

World Wide Web

The following Web sites complement the contents of this guide; they
were selected by professionals who have experience in teaching deaf and
hard of hearing students. Every effort was made to select accurate,
educationally relevant, and “kid-safe” sites. However, teachers should
preview them before use. The U.S. Department of Education, the
National Association of the Deaf, and the Captioned Media Program do
not endorse the sites and are not responsible for their content.

• SPORTS AND NUTRITION: THE WINNING CONNECTION


http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/hsnut/
Explains how not to let your diet let you down, how to keep energy and fluid levels up,
and contains a pregame meal planner.

• SPORTS NUTRITION: ATHLETE PROFILES


http://btc.montana.edu/olympics/nutrition/profile-intro.html
Provides data for five different Olympic athletes, including physical characteristics, sport
nutrition guidance, a sample menu of what athletes eat, and other factors.

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Captioned Media Program
VOICE 800-237-6213 – TTY 800-237-6819 – FAX 800-538-5636 – WEB www.cfv.org
Funding for the Captioned Media Program is provided by the U. S. Department of Education

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