General Info
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Nutrition Components
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Why Do We Need To Eat
| Our bodies
need food for energy, growth, repair and recovery. To help stay healthy, we need to eat a balanced diet containing foods from all the nutrient groups. Food and drink are the source of our energy and nutrients so a good balanced sports diet is essential to maximise your energy. Use the links below to find out more |
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Carbohydrates · Protein · Fat · Vitamins and minerals |
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| The most
important thing to remember is that ALL types of sport and exercise
require energy – and energy comes from what we eat and drink. Everyone who enjoys taking part in sport knows that energy is very important – and that if it is not kept topped up then performance falls away. Did you know that even when we are at rest we still need a lot of energy? To keep the body working we use 60–75% of the body’s energy. We need this energy for breathing, thinking, digestion, controlling body temperature and blood circulation. This is why it is critical to top up our energy stores regularly if we are sports people. |
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