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Essentials of Athletic Training, 5/e
Daniel Arnheim
William Prentice, University of North Carolina
Nutritional Considerations

Review Questions and Class Activities

  1. What is the value of good nutrition in terms of an athlete's performance and injury prevention?
  2. Ask coaches of different sports about the type of diet they recommend for their athletes and their rationale for doing so.
  3. Have a nutritionist talk to the class about food myths and fallacies.
  4. Have each member of the class prepare a week's food diary; then compare it with other class members' diaries.
  5. What are the daily dietary requirements according to the food pyramid? Should the requirements of the typical athlete's diet differ from those on the food pyramid? If so, in what ways?
  6. Have the class debate the value of vitamin and mineral supplements.
  7. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of supplementing iron and calcium.
  8. Is there some advantage to preevent nutrition?
  9. Are there advantages and/or disadvantages in the vegetarian diet for the athlete?
  10. Discuss the importance of having an athlete monitor body composition.
  11. Explain the most effective technique for losing weight.
  12. Contrast the signs and symptoms of bulimia and anorexia nervosa. If a coach is aware of an athlete who may have an eating disorder, what should he or she do?








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