Identifying Identifying Your Your

Dietary NeedsDietary Needs

I. Reasons people eat• Psychological

a) Appetite - desire for food

b) Loneliness/Boredom

etc…

• Physical - Hunger

II. Metabolism

• The means by which the body releases the energy in food and uses it to build and repair body tissue.

III. Basal Metabolism• The amount of energy

needed by the body when it is at rest to carry out basic life functions.

3 Body Types

• Ectomorphic

• Mesomorphic

• Endomorphic

Ectomorphic• Ectomorphic body type is

characterized by long arms and legs and a short upper body and narrow shoulders, and supposedly have a higher proportion of nervous tissue. They also have long and thin muscles. Ectomorphs usually have a very low fat storage; therefore they are usually referred to as slim.

Mesomorphic

• Mesomorphic body type is characterized by a high rate of muscle growth and a higher proportion of muscular tissue. They have large bones, solid torso combined with low fat levels. It is also noted that they have wide shoulders with a narrow waist.

Endomorphic

• Endomorphic body type is characterized by an increased amount of fat storage, due to having a larger number of fat cells than the average person, as well as higher proportion of digestive tissue. They have a wide waist and a large bone structure.

IV. Caloric values• Protein = 4

calories per gram

• Carbohydrate = 4 calories per gram

• Fat = 9 calories per gram

V. Weight Management • Eat well-balanced, low fat meals.• Eat no less than 1200 calories a day when trying to

lose weight.• Exercise daily.

calories exercise

Maintain weight

calories

exercise

Lose Weight

VI. ObesityVI. Obesity

• Boys: Being over 25% body fat.Boys: Being over 25% body fat.

• Girls : Being over 30% body fat.Girls : Being over 30% body fat.

• Obesity that is caused by overeating Obesity that is caused by overeating is considered to be an eating is considered to be an eating disorder.disorder.

VII. Anorexia Nervosa• Severe weight loss• distorted body image• dry skin, brittle hair• play with food• excessive exercise• loss of menstrual

period

VIII. Bulimia• Eat large amounts of food, then purge

themselves by vomiting or using laxatives.

• Distorted body image.

• intense fear of being fat.

IX. Sports NutritionIX. Sports Nutrition• Pregame meals should include:Pregame meals should include:

1) nutrient-dense foods 1) nutrient-dense foods

2)water2)water

• Stay away from candy and sodas.Stay away from candy and sodas.

• Drink plenty of water during Drink plenty of water during practice and games.practice and games.