The human body consists of over 100 trillion cells organized into 200 different types of tissues. Proper sports nutrition is essential for improved athletic performance through decreased recovery time, increased energy levels, and injury prevention. Key aspects of sports nutrition include consuming adequate carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins, minerals, water, and electrolytes tailored to the specific energy demands of different sports. Proper nutrition and hydration before, during and after exercise is critical for optimal performance and recovery.

1. SPORTS NUTRITION LAYMAN UNDERSTANDING?

3. HUMAN BODY “ Billions of microscopic parts, each with its own identity, working together in an organized manner for the benefit of the total being”

4. Cells & Tissues The basic structural & functional unit of the body The human body consists of more than 100 trillion Organization of a great many similar cells Can be grouped in 200 different types CELL TISSUES

6. GLOBAL ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE Optimal Under-performance Competition Sequencing PHYSIOLOGY BIOMECHANICS PSYCHOLOGY TACTICS HEALTH LIFESTYLE SEQUENCE OF TRAINING ( Macro, Meso, Micro ) Overtrained / Under - rested Optimal / Under - performance Overtrained / Under - rested Optimal / Poor Optimal / Illness Smith & Norris, 2000

7. Train to Win vs. Train to Compete vs. Train to Train vs. FUNdamental AIM: Balyi et al., (ATP), 1999 Long-term Sport Mastery vs. Maximal Realization of Performance Capacity vs. Fundamental Preparation Viru, 1995

12. University of Arizona, Winning Sports Nutrition, 2004 FATTY ACIDS AMINO ACIDS GLUCOSE Aerobic (with oxygen) Anaerobic (without oxygen) Cell Membrane Lots of ATP Some ATP Inside Cell

13. Glucose Fatty Acids Amino Acids High Intensity Activity Low Intensity Activity University of Arizona, Winning Sports Nutrition, 2004

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