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NUTRITION STATEMENT
While I do hold a bachelor's degree in Health and Exercise Science and a masters degree in Health and Wellness it is important to understand that I am not a registered dietitian. All of the information on this page is general, factual knowledge from resources such as the National Strength and Conditioning Association and the United States Department of Agriculture
NUTRITION BASICS AND IMPORTANCE
Nutrition is a critical factor in maximizing performance for athletes
Diet does not directly increase strength, power or endurance
However, healthy diets allow athletes to train and therefore compete at their best ability
Ideal diets are not "one-size-fits-all"
Ideal diets and calorie needs are determined by an individual's age, body size, sex, genetics, training conditions, duration, frequency and intensity
Athletes require higher caloric intakes due to calories being burned and need to repair tissues
It is critical to get a variety of macro and micro nutrients to prevent deficiencies during training
MYPYRAMID AND MYPLATE
The U.S Department of Agriculture released the MyPyramid in 2005 and the MyPlate in 2011 as basic nutritional guidelines. Links to the USDA website with information about these nutritional guidelines are below.
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