Help With Option Improving Performance (1 Viewer)

[caraleemura]

while completeing an assessment i have been asked to describe a range of dietary considerations for an athlete. during training, and then pre, post and during compeition, just wondering if any one can help me with if i should write all the needs of an athletes diet as well, under during training because i feel these are extremely important but i dont know if it will cause me to lose marks due to its close similarity to core 2. or should i just go for it and add it.


PLEASE HELP ME

 

[jane554]

What should a gymnast eat pre event?
A meal low in fat and high in carbohydrates in ideal. This could include

• A piece of fruit and a tub of yoghurt
• Bowl of breakfast cereal and low fat milk
• Sustagen sport tetra pack

What should a gymnast eat during competition?

• Sports drink
• Fruit bars
• Jelly lollies
• Yoghurt

Recovery
Gymnastics competitions last over a few days so a recovery meal is needed after cooling down. Recovery snacks can include

• Sandwiches
• Sport drink
• Raisin Bread
• Yoghurt

What should a volleyball players eat pre-event?
Before the games player should consume high carbohydrate foods at least 2-3 hours before. Some of these high carbohydrate choices include:

• Milk drink, Sustagen sport or fruit smothie
• Jam, honey or fruit sandwich
• Yoghurt and fruit
• Breakfast Bar
• Rice pudding

What should a volleyball player eat during competition?
A volleyball game does not generally last for over an hour so it is appropriate to just have water.

Recovery
It is important to have an effective recovery. Examples of recovery snacks could include

• Sports drinks
• Liquid meal supplements
• Fruit
• Sandwiches
• Cereal Bars
• Meat or fish