Nutrition


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There is a natural linkage between nutrition and exercise physiology. Proper nutrition forms the foundation for physical performance; it provides the fuel for extracting and using the potential energy contained within this fuel.

In addition, food nutrients provide the essential elements for synthesizing new tissue and repairing existing cells.


Refer to the following for more details on  the six broad categories of nutrients:

  1. Carbohydrates
  2. Lipids (fats)
  3. Proteins
  4. Vitamins
  5. Minerals
  6. Water

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Optimal Nutrition for Exercise

An optimal diet is one in which the supply of required nutrients is adequate for tissue maintenance, repair and growth without excess energy intake.

It is now possible to make reasonable estimates of nutritional needs for men and women that account for normal variation in daily energy expenditure.


Energy Value of Food

All biological functions require energy. Because carbohydrate, lipid, and protein macronutrients contain the energy that ultimately powers biological work, it is possible to classify both food and physical activity in terms of this common factor: energy.


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Aids to Performance and Conditioning

Considerable literature exists on the topic of ergogenic aids and athletic performance. (Ergogenic refers to the application of nutritional, physical, mechanical, psychological, or pharmacological procedure or aid to improve physical work capacity or athletic performance). 

 


Diets

Cyberbeast Diet- Total Body Building System

 

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Last modified: September 05, 2000

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