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- 4. the body draws upon these to store it to fuel working muscles
- 8. Fats, consists of olive oil, almonds, walnuts, canola oil, avocado, fatty fish and peanut oil
- 11. Meal, this is the last opportunity to "top-off" your body's fuel tank
- 12. Sessions, remember to practice eating new foods before these.
- 13. carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
- 14. a meal eaten in the middle of the day
- 16. examples of this food source are nuts, seeds, avocado
- 21. Rate, this can vary considerably among athletes
- 23. Foods, these consist of cookies, crackers, baked goods, etc. . .
- 24. a unit of energy
- 25. needs for this are influenced by gender, age, body mass, etc
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- 1. avoid this both before and after competition
- 2. the body’s primary energy source during exercise
- 3. low blood sugar
- 5. degree or intensity of heat
- 6. Meal, should be 2-4 hours prior to an intense training session
- 7. Meat, you should choose this and limit red meat consumption
- 9. Drinking too much water can alter this
- 10. an essential nutrient
- 15. this causes muscles to cramp, alter blood pressure, and cause weight loss
- 17. easily digested foods have this
- 18. Neurons, plays a role in sending messages throughout the body
- 19. Fluids, sport drinks, chocolate milk, and smoothies
- 20. Fatty Acids, provides valuable nutrients and reduces inflammation
- 22. Products, foods such as meat, full-fat dairy, fatty fish, and egg yolk