Sports Nutrition
Macronutrients
- Carbohydrate
Glycemic Index : A measure of how diffe
foods affect the blood sugar level.
- Protein
Biological Value (BV) : A measure of th
from a food which becomes incorporated into the protei
- Lipid
Micronutrients
- Minerals
- Vitamins
Water
- There is 40 to 70% of an individual’s body m
body composition.
Nutrient needs
RDA : Recommended dietary allowance
- Average daily dietary intake level that enough
EAR : Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)
- Daily intake level of a vitamin or mineral.
AI : Adequate Intake (AI)
- Intake recommendation. AI values are based on
individuals.
UL : Tolerable Upper intake level (UL)
- The highest level of daily nutrient intake.