1. By: Marshall Lockyer and Sam Antenucci

2. What foods, drinks and minerals are the best before a game to maximize in game performance? Our Question:

3. To maximize in game performance, here are somethings that are very important: Carbohydrates (carbs) Protein Iron and Calcium Hydration What do athletes need before games?

4. Carbs are any of a large group of organic compounds occurring in foods and living tissues and including sugars, starch, and cellulose. And typically can be broken down to release energy in an animal’s body. Carbohydrates provide energy for your body, protect your muscles because your body looks to glucose from carbs before fat tissue and its own protein tissue. Foods that have a lot of carbohydrates are pasta, brown rice, whole grain bread, fruits and vegetables. What are carbs? What do carbs have to offer? What foods can you get them from?

5. Protein is a type of molecule in food that can be broken down into amino acids. The body needs twenty amino acids. Our bodies can create eleven of these amino acids itself. However that leaves nine amino acids that the body cannot create, and must gain through eating food. Foods that are rich in protein are fish, meats, nuts, dairy (including milk), and beans. What is protein? What foods have a lot of protein?

6. Iron and Calcium are two very important minerals for athletes of all ages. Calcium helps make bones stronger to resist breaks and stress fractures. Foods with good amounts of calcium include dairy products like milk, cheese, and yogurt, as well as green vegetables such as broccoli. Iron helps carry oxygen through your body to the different body parts that need it. Iron-rich foods include meat, chicken, salmon, and eggs. How does iron and calcium help you?

7. Your body needs on water to survive. Every organ and cell in your body needs water to work correctly. Your body uses water to maintain its temperature. You lose water in multiple every day activities and lose it even faster during physical activity. Its important to replenish the water or you will become dehydrated. Some drinks that are good before, during and after games are water, Gatorade, Powerade, and protein drinks like muscle milk. Why is keeping hydrated important ? What drinks are good before, during and after games?

8. Drinking water before a game or practice is important. Drinking water or sports drinks every 15-30 minuets during physical activity and after to replace electrolytes and to restore fluids lost through sweat. How to stay hydrated

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