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NUTRITION

Eating Before & Between Athletic Events by Robert E. Keith, Professor, Nutrition and Food Science, Auburn University is a useful guide for Track & Field athletes.

Key Points: 
* What you eat before a meet is just as important as when you eat it-- a large meal more than 4 hours before may not sustain you, but a large meal less than 2 hours WILL inhibit your performance. 
WHAT you should eat ~ No more than 1,000 calories of high carbohydrates, low fat, low protein and low fiber. Bland is better. 
WHEN you should eat breakfast or lunch before a meet ~ between 2 and 4 hours prior to your first event. 

* Eating during a track meet is important to maintaining level blood sugars. Supplying a steady (but small) amount of fuel regulates your energy levels. On the other hand, eating the WRONG FOODS during a meet will cause a huge spike and drastic fall of your blood sugars, which in turn causes POOR ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE.  Snacks of 300 calories or less can be consumed within 45min - 90min before an event and should be eaten with an adequate amount of water to remain hydrated.  These snacks should not be high in fat! 

Examples of Between-Events Snack Foods:
Oatmeal raisin cookies, Fig/Apple/Strawberry Newtons, Graham crackers, Saltine crackers, Pretzels, Low fat yogurt, Animal crackers, Raisins, Bread, Bananas, Canned peaches, Applesauce, Low fat puddings, Poptarts, Vanilla wafers, Sports drinks (low in sugar). 

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How to Maintain a Healthy Diet for Track & Field

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