Nutrition for the Tactical Athlete

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  1. 1. a between meal fuel source
  2. 5. a nutrient that contributes largely to healthy bones
  3. 6. a relatively short-lived fuel supply for exercise
  4. 8. a means of monitoring hydration levels
  5. 10. a key component of nutrition that replaces fluid lost to sweating and respiration
  6. 13. a supplement that may provide subjective relief to individuals suffering from osteoarthritis, but of little use to the tactical athlete
  7. 15. our body's primary fuel source for light to moderate exercise
  8. 16. contains amino acids that are the building blocks of new tissue
  9. 17. the fuel for the body, stored in the muscles, then converted to glucose for use
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  1. 2. nutrients that are important in helping protect the body's tissues against the stresses of hard exercise
  2. 3. a good source of well-absorbed iron
  3. 4. a supplement that is normally found in meat and fish that may improve power performance and muscle mass
  4. 7. an essential component of an athlete's training regime that promotes muscle growth and healing
  5. 9. an essential electrolyte that should be considered for supplementation when exercise lasts longer than 1-2 hours
  6. 11. the most common nutrient deficiency in the world
  7. 12. 2 of these provide approximately 10g of protein
  8. 14. a stimulant present in many common foods that may enhance both physical and mental performance