Objectives
After you have completed this section, you will be able to:
- Define reasons for susceptibility of athletes and coaches to nutrition misinformation and compulsive behaviors.
- Analyze common athlete myths and relate to sound nutritional knowledge.
- Explain “carbohydrate loading” and ideal pre-game and training food intake meals.
- Relate weight control measures in athletes (like gymnasts and wrestlers) to disordered eating effects on the human body.
- Use principle of water and hydration needs in athletic competition.
- Recognize nutrition risks specific to female athletes and outline the female athlete triad.