Lesson 1.9- Nutrition

Proteins

Vitamins

Minerals

Fiber

Most high school students meet the recommended daily value of fruit intake.

Processed foods make up a small portion of high school students' daily caloric intake.

Only 2 percent of high school students meet the recommended daily value of vegetable intake.

Most high school students eat enough vegetables and fruits daily.

Salad with vegetables

Burger and fries

Sugary drinks

Potato chips

To maintain a healthy weight

To carry out daily activities

To improve sleep quality

To engage in running activities

Because calories help runners maintain a healthy weight and fuel their activity; recommended intake is 2,200 for females and 2,800 for males.

Because calories help runners lose weight quickly; recommended intake is 1,500 for females and 2,000 for males.

Because calories make runners faster; recommended intake is 3,000 for females and 3,500 for males.

Because calories prevent dehydration; recommended intake is 2,500 for females and 3,000 for males.

Fatigue or exhaustion, weakness, underperformance issues, proneness to injuries

Rapid weight gain, improved muscle strength, increased energy

Better sleep, improved focus, faster recovery

Decreased appetite, improved digestion, stronger bones

Proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins

Proteins, carbohydrates, caffeine, vitamins

Proteins, carbohydrates, fats, sugar

Proteins, carbohydrates, water, caffeine

Meat, fish, eggs, beans, soy, nuts

Bread, rice, pasta, potatoes

Bananas, apples, oranges, grapes

Milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream

They gain weight quickly.

They use stored glycogen and extra glycogen for energy before it is stored as fat.

They lose muscle mass.

They become dehydrated.

A male athlete should take in about 2,500 calories, and a female athlete should take in about 2,100 calories in a day.

Male athletes should take in about 2,800 calories, and female athletes should take in about 2,200 calories per day.

An athlete should take in about 2,900 calories in a day.

Athletes should take in about 2,800 calories per day.

vitamins

fats

minerals

carbohydrates