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FOODS FOR COMPETING DURING MULTIPLE GAMES
•Training:
well-balanced diet of 55-65% carbohydrates, 10-12% protein,
25-30% fat and plenty of fluids.
•2-4 Hours Before A Tournament:
high carbohydrate with protein and fat meal and plenty of fluids.
example-peanut butter and jelly sandwich and milk, spaghetti and meatballs and beverage, snacks--crackers and cheese, candy bars with nuts, energy bars.
•Immediately Before Competition:
high carbohydrate snack and fluids. Example sports beverages, crackers, bagels, etc.
•During Game:
sports drink or water depending upon the heat and humidity.
•In Between Games (1 hour before game):
high carbohydrate with protein and fat snack with plenty of fluids. Example-peanut butter and jelly sandwich or crackers, crackers and cheese, candy bar with nuts, energy bars.
•Immediately After Games:
high carbohydrate and protein with fat meal. Tolerated foods before and during competition vary by individual.
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