1.
Recommendations for a healthy diet
- Carbohydrates/protein/fat
- Basic
food groups: portions, examples
- breads/cereal
- dairy
- fruits/vegetables
- protein
- fats:
saturated, unsaturated, monounsaturated
- Additional
considerations for athletes
2.
Water needs
- Baseline
metabolism
- Dehydration
(Read more on the Heat & Dehydration page)
- Clinical
effects of 1%, 3%, 5%, 10% dehydration
- Thirst
mechanism
3.
Electrolyte loss and replacement
4.
Sugar: simple vs. complex
- Effects
on endurance sports
5.
Sports drinks
6.
Vitamins and minerals
7.
Caffeine
8.
Alcohol
9.
Pre-event meal
10.
Carbohydrate loading
DISCLAIMER
Medical information on the DrEd website (sportsmed.info) is intended for educational
purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice.
Always contact your doctor if you feel you need medical advice or treatment.
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