NUTRITION
SPORTS NUTRITION
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refuel the muscles
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preparing for the next event
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re-hydrating
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all of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Post-game recovery There are three main considerations when it comes to recovery nutrition: Refuel muscle glycogen (carbohydrate stores) Repair muscle (for function & development) Rehydrate (replace fluids lost through sweat)
Detailed explanation-2: -The goal of the pre-competition meal is to settle an athlete’s stomach by absorbing some of the gastric juices and to prevent an athlete from feeling hungry. One of the most important purposes of the pre-competition meal is to provide energy to fuel the athlete’s muscles!
Detailed explanation-3: -Name 4 functions of pre-game meals. To help prevent hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), with its symptoms of light-headedness, needless fatigue, blurred vision, and indecisiveness – all of which can interfere with performance. To help settle the stomach, absorb some of the gastric juices, and decrease hunger.