Define nutrition
08/10/2010 | Written by: uspta
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Define Nutrition
Description:
An interview with USPTA Master Professional Jack Groppel offers his definition on nutrition and how it serves as fuel for a player’s body. Groppel also discusses hydration and how food can change body chemistry.
Tip:
Nutrition is a critical aspect of our lives and especially of the lives of athletes. As a coach or as a player, do you ever take the time to think about your diet? How often do you reflect on how you are fueling your body? Are you getting the right proportions of proteins, carbohydrates and fats? What about vegetables, fruits or grains? Are you consuming foods that have a low to moderate glycemic index?
Nutrition can be viewed in two interesting ways: as fuel and also as a drug. Food is the fuel we need to keep us going and perform our daily activities. Also, based on the type of food we eat and when we eat it, food can act like a drug. Dr. Jack Groppel describes what a well-balanced diet means and why it is important to follow one. He describes how nutrition can change the body’s chemistry and influence one’s physical, emotional and mental performance.
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