Author- Joe Dibble, RD
Scenario: Justin B is a high school basketball player. Each day he wakes up late and rushes to school, skipping breakfast. He eats a sandwich around noon. Justin rarely drinks water, choosing soda instead. He goes to basketball practice from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Justin always works hard and is in good shape, but begins to miss easy shots, has trouble concentrating and struggles towards the end of practice. He gets home, exhausted , starving, and eats a huge dinner at 7:00 p.m. followed by dessert. The next day he wakes up and does it all over again.
Food for Thought…
- Why do you think Justin tires easily towards the end of practice?
- What time(s) of the day is Justin most active? What time(s) of day does Justin consume the most food?
- How many hours have passed between dinnertime and lunch the next day? How many hours pass between lunch and practice?
- Does this sound like you, or someone you know?
Food and drink is to your body what gasoline is to a car. Without it, don’t expect your body to think, play or practice well for very long. The window of opportunity to fuel and hydrate your body for afternoon practices starts with breakfast and continues until your practice or game begins.
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