Use the shows and handouts to educate coaches, parents or kids on how to eat and drink smart for maximum athletic performance. By Food and Health Communications, Inc., Douglas Kalman, PhD, RD.
Description
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Learning objectives & benefits:
Participants will learn about carbohydrates and how they are the important fuel for the body.
Myths that protein is needed to build muscle are discussed.
Hydration is emphasized.
Aerobic and anaerobic exercise nutrition needs are given.
Optimal diet for athletes overview sheet is given with examples of foods that fit the macronutrient ratios suggested.
Tips are presented on when and how to use sports beverages, bars and gu.
Hyponatremia is defined along with tips for avoiding it.
Tips are also given for before, during and after performance.
There are two formats for the materials - one is more advanced and the other is more basic.
Coaches Show: This is a more advanced show for coaches and college or adult athletes. 40+ PowerPoint slides and 20 color overheads.
Kids Show: This is a simple, fun show for kids and lower-literate audiences. 30+ PowerPoint slides and 20 color overheads (same as coach's show).
Handouts: Help athletes remember the important messages, what to eat for training, what to do before an event, the importance of a high quality, high-CHO diet - presented for both coaches/adults and kids - 15 pages of handouts and leader guide.
Specs:
Number of slides: 40+ for coaches, 30+ for kids
Number of handout pages with leader guide: 15
Target audience: Ages 8 - 100; great for kids, endurance athletes, teams, coaches and anyone who wants to learn more about fueling for training and competition for sports
All FHC nutrition education products meet the Dietary Guidelines and MyPlate goals.
Food and Health Communications complies with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information.
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