NURSING ANM AND GNM

Detailed explanation-1: -Your precompetition meal should be high in carbohydrates and fluids. Carbohydrates include bread and bread products, rice, pasta, and some vegetables, such as potatoes. Your meal should also be low in fat and protein. Foods that are high in fat or protein take longer to digest than carbohydrates.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Italian dish is popular with top-level athletes too and there is good reason for this. Pasta is full of carbohydrates, which slowly release their energy, so your cardiovascular levels are maintained throughout. These healthy carbohydrates can be easily digested, allowing your body to use the energy quickly.

Detailed explanation-3: -If you have 3 or 4 hours before game time, you can have a meal such as pasta with sauce or a another option that contains easy to digest complex carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are an ideal food source for exercise because the body stores carbohydrates as glycogen that the body draws on as fuel.

Detailed explanation-4: -Be sure to have snack high in carbohydrate. Avoid foods that are high in protein or fat (they take a while to digest and may upset your stomach) Drink another 8-10 oz of water. Ideas for snacks: Peanut butter sandwich. Pretzels or crackers. Fruit. Granola bar.