Nutrition and Fitness“Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity.”  ~John F. Kennedy

NutritionNutrition is usually attained from: Fruits and vegetables Beans, eggs Fish, meat

Nutrition (cont…) Bread, Rice Potatoes Milk & dairy foods Starchy foods

The Eat-well plate

Nutrition & HealthSome simple guidelines that can go a long way to

improve diet: Avoiding processed foods Eating at least 5 portions of vegetables per day Eating about 2-3 portions of fruits per day Including a protein source with each meal.

Fitness and Performance

Fitness and Performance (cont..)An enhanced level of fitness can make competing

significantly easier.

Developing FitnessMuscular Strength

Developing FitnessPower Agility

Developing FitnessStrength and Power

Flexibility

The Balance Wheel

Hydration75% of Body weight is Water

We lose water in : In expired air While sweating

Hydration (cont…)Low levels of dehydration can affect your

performance

Hydration (cont..) A loss of 2% of bodyweight (from sweating) is believed

to reduce performance by 10-20% A loss of 3-5% can damage reaction time, judgment,

concentration and decision making

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