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