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Seminar
Summary
Introduction to Sports Nutrition
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Howard
Benedikt, DC, MS, Queens College,
National College of Chiropractic, Long Island
University
Dr. Benedikt holds degrees in Biology, Chiropractic
Medicine and Human Biology/Nutrition and has focused
much of his nearly 35 year professional career
on the education and counseling of patients on
health, diet and nutrition through his private
practice in midtown Manhattan. Dr Benedikt
has been a frequent lecturer to health professionals
and the general public on his specialty in diet
and nutrition and how they relate to overall health,
while also serving as a postgraduate faculty member
at the New York Chiropractic College and at Berkeley
College in New York.
Dr Benedikt has published numerous articles for
professional as well as general interest publications
and served as radio host of "Alternatives",
heard throughout the metropolitan region for over
nine years. He has been a guest on numerous radio
talk shows as well as publishing numerous articles
for the profession as well as the lay public on
health, diet and nutrition.
Excerpts from presentation at ADI on October 5, 2009
Like adults, youth athletes 12-18 years old need
a balanced diet to maintain health. Furthermore,
young athletes require more protein than adults
to fuel growth and development.
Protein
- The best source of protein is obtained through
chicken, turkey, fish, milk, eggs and meat.
- Protein only provides a minor source of energy
during aerobic exercises
Energy
- Youth need more energy to perform the same
task as adults
- Children use more fat than adults during
prolonged exercise
Fluid Loss
- Youth athletes produce more heat when exercising
than adults, due to increased energy demands
which may lead to heat related illness
- Loss of body fluids is dangerous to health
and overall performance
- Sweating during exercise cools the body and
it may lead to serious electrolyte imbalance
Sports Drinks
- Drink frequently during exercise, even when
you feel that you are not thirsty
- By the time you feel thirsty, you are already
dehydrated
- Water is the best product to use during workouts
or competition
- If you must use sports drinks, dilute the
strength by adding water
- Children should arrive at workouts or competition
fully hydrated
- Rule of thumb, stop for drink pauses every
15-20 minutes during prolonged activity
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