Nutrition Corner:

In keeping with the club’s philosophy, we have added a new area to aid athletes with their quest to always be able to do their very best and to strive for their absolute goals.  Fueling the body with the right foods is as essential as practicing on a regular basis in meeting your goals.

To download this information in a handout, click here.

Below is a schedule of events and/or topics to be presented on this site and/or at meetings:

·       October          Let’s review the basics (presented on 10/28)  - REVIEW THE LESSON AND TURN IN YOUR ANSWERS FOR THE PRIZE DRAWING!

·       November  The importance of Carbs, fats, and protein  

·     December   Why we need calcium, potassium,                                                     sodium and other nutrients                       

·       January      Better diet planning with labels, snacking,                                       and meal planning         

·       February    Let’s eat for Peak Performance

·       March         Eating for Tournament Play                                                                   NATIONAL NUTRITON MONTH

·       April          What do you want to know?

·       May            Hydration  and Summer Eating  

IMPORTANT LINKS TO HEALTHY EATING:

http://www.mypyramid.gov

http://www.mypyramid.gov/kids/index.html

http://www.mypyramidtracker.gov/

OCTOBER’S NUTRITION VOLLEY:

In 1992 the first Food pyramid was developed by USDA.  Later, many health care professionals believed it was not keeping up with current nutrition research.  Portions were never defined, so then came the new and improved Food Pyramid, “Mypyramid”, that includes the latest Dietary guidelines for Americans.  Mypyramid can individualize your needs by age, height, weight and activity.  Just follow the link above. Pretty neat stuff!