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Buying Organic…What Should Athletes Do?

Most athletes are aware that to physically perform at their best they should consume wholesome foods. However, with these dietary goals in mind athletes may be confused as to which foods are ideal to meet their sport nutrition needs – especially when it comes to choosing between organic and non-organically grown foods.

To read this month’s sport nutrition tip sheet “Buying Organic…What Should Athletes Do?”, as well as access our sport nutrition resource site for other nutrition tip sheets, please visit our site at: http://www.coach.ca/eng/nutrition/index.cfm.

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The Unique Nutritional Needs of Female Athletes

In case you haven’t noticed, males and females are different. Aside from physical differences between the sexes, however, a number of sport nutrition-related differences also exist, from vegetarianism, hydration, and micronutrients to the Female Athlete Triad.
To read this month’s sport nutrition tip sheet “The Unique Nutritional Needs of Female Athletes”, as well as access our sport nutrition resource site for other nutrition tip sheets, please visit our site at: http://www.coach.ca/eng/nutrition/index.cfm.

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Eating Disorders - Signs, Screening, Confronting

Coaches may not be able to prevent all eating disorders (ED) or disordered eating (DE) among the athletes that they work with, but coaches are powerful role models and have a strong influence on their athletes. Coaches should be able to recognize early warning signs and symptoms associated with ED/DE. If the coach suspects an athlete may be suffering from an ED, the coach should act quickly to refer the athlete for appropriate medical, psychological, and nutritional intervention.
To read this month’s sport nutrition tip sheet“ Eating Disorders – Signs, Screening, Confronting”, as well as access our sport nutrition resource site for other nutrition tip sheets, please visit our site at: http://www.coach.ca/eng/nutrition/index.cfm.

Les troubles de l’alimentation – signes, dépistage et confrontation

Les entraîneurs ou entraîneures ne peuvent peut-être pas prévenir tous les troubles de l’alimentation ou les dérèglements du comportement alimentaire chez les athlètes, mais ce sont des exemples puissants qui exercent une forte influence sur les athlètes. Ils devraient pouvoir reconnaître les signes et symptômes précurseurs de ces troubles et dérèglements. Si un entraîneur ou une entraîneure ont l’impression qu’un ou une athlète souffre peut-être d’un trouble de l’alimentation, ils devraient le ou la mettre rapidement en rapport avec des professionnels ou des professionnelles qui mettront en œuvre une intervention médicale, psychologique et nutritionnelle appropriée.

Pour lire le conseil vedette ce mois-ci «Les troubles de l’alimentation – signes, dépistage et confrontation», et accéder à notre section Ressources sur la nutrition sportive pour consulter les fiches de renseignements nutritionnels, veuillez visiter notre site Web à l'adresse : http://www.coach.ca/fra/nutrition/index.cfm.

Ever wonder which drink is right for you and your needs?  Confused by the numerous options out there? This month's CHUNKY Sport Nutrition Tip helps clarify exactly what's in the bottle by explaining the purpose and proper usage of the available options, from sports drinks to vitaminized water.

What’s in the Bottle? From Sports Drinks to Vitaminized Water

There is an ever-increasing variety of beverages in the store coolers these days. Some are targeting athletes and athlete wannabe’s; others sound like they’re healthy choices. Before you grab the best-tasting, or the one with all the hype, look to see what’s in the bottle and consider what it is you really need.

Are sports drinks just sugary beverages? In fact, there’s more to these drinks than just sugar. The science behind sports drinks technically defines them as carbohydrate electrolyte solutions designed specifically to replace energy (carbohydrates), electrolytes (e.g. sodium, potassium), and fluids lost as a result of physical exercise.

However, selecting a suitable sports drink isn’t always an easy task as the composition of these drinks can vary from product to product, especially their carbohydrate and sodium content. To make this even more confusing, there are a variety of beverages that may be perceived to be sports drinks, but technically are not designed to aid sport performance.

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Proper nutrition is essential for overall good health and optimal athletic performance.  The Coaching Association of Canada is pleased to send you this month's sport nutrition tip, brought to you by Campbell’s Chunky! Thank you Coach.ca

Proper nutrition is essential for overall good health and optimal athletic performance.  The Coaching Association of Canada is pleased to unveil the new look of our monthly nutrition tips brought to you by Campbell’s Chunky!

Coaches, athletes, and parents are also encouraged to visit the recently revamped Sport Nutrition section of coach.ca for trusted sport nutrition resources and tips from Canada’s top sport nutritionists – CAC’s renowned Sport Nutrition Advisory Committee (SNAC).

This month's Sport Nutrition Tip is titled: "Protein & Related Sports Supplements"

Athletes need more protein than inactive individuals. While high quality food sources (milk, meat, eggs, cheese, soy) can easily meet their protein needs, athletes often turn to popular protein supplements as a quick fix.

Protein is an essential nutrient needed for growth and development, to maintain muscle, to produce hormones, enzymes, red blood cells and white blood cells/ immune system. Dietary protein is required on a daily basis, especially on days of physical training. Supplemental protein (in powders, bars and drinks) is not superior to protein-rich foods, especially since many protein supplements lack essential carbohydrates, vitamins (e.g. B-vitamins) and minerals (e.g. iron, calcium, zinc) found in natural foods, hence the use of supplemental protein as an “extra” rather than as a replacement in meals. Thank you Coach.ca