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Nutrition for Athletes Crossword

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Lack of these minerals may cause sports induced cramps. Sodium and Potassium are examples.
Application of knowing when to eat is just as important as what you eat. Drinking chocolate milk after a workout
The most important meal of the day
Healthy fat found fish, olive oil and avocados. Can improve cardiovascular health & reduce inflammation
Indigestible part of fruits and vegetables. Plays a role in reducing obesity
Unhealthy fat found in fried foods & pastries to prevent from spoiling.
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Carbs found in vegetables, whole grains, beans and peas.
When the body does not get enough nutrients such as vitamins or minerals.
It is recommended athletes eat every ____ hours to prevent energy crashes and enhance performance
Body use nutrient to build & repair muscle, skin & organs. NSCA recommends .6-.9 per pound of body weight a day
Sugars & starches found in food. Body uses source for energy. Has 4 calories per gram
The building blocks of protein.
Athletes should make it a goal to drink 64 ounces a day of this
You need to eat 500 more of these a day to gain 1 pound of muscle a week