If you enjoy eating
and you care about your body, nutrition should
be of interest to you. Nutrition is the science
of how food nourishes the body. Because the food
you eat directly effects your mood, energy
levels, concentration capabilities, mental acuity,
and athletic performance, proper nutrition can
benefit your physical and mental health.
Unfortunately, there is not
one “diet” that is appropriate for
everyone. Each one of you has unique nutritional
needs, which can be calculated based on your
sex, height, weight, age, and the amount of
physical activity that you engage in. Consequently,
MarathonSkating.com will not provide you with
a generic “diet”, which dictates
what to eat, how much to eat, and at what time
to eat. Instead, MarathonSkating.com will provide
you with sound nutrition information, based
on scientific research, in order to empower
you to create a food plan that works for you.
It is important to recognize
you are your own best expert. This is because
only you can determine which foods are most
satisfying, which foods cause discomfort, and
when you experience hunger and fullness. Our
goal is to bring your attention to the foods
and beverages that you choose to nourish your
body, and to increase your awareness of how
your body responds to the nutrition that you
provide.
Next, we will arm you with
sufficient nutrition information so you
will be able to create balanced meals and snacks,
and maintain proper hydration. The body requires
nutrients to produce energy, and to build, maintain,
and repair tissues. There are six classes of
nutrients, which include water, carbohydrate,
protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals.
Because your knowledge
of nutrition is not necessarily tied to your
ability to skate a marathon, you will be able
to select your nutrition program level based
on your current knowledge and eating habits.
These levels are for Novices, Intermediates,
and Advanced.
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