Nutrition plan for athletes
Kaplan University School of Health Sciences
NS425 Unit 2 Assignment
Unit 2 Assignment Unit outcomes addressed in this Assignment:
• Explain the basic structure and metabolism of Carbohydrates, Fats, and Proteins. • Explain the process of energy production following ingestion of the above nutrients, as
well as its application to performance.
Course outcomes addressed in this Assignment:
NS425-1: Explain various factors to consider when developing an individualized sports nutrition plan for athletes.
Instructions:
Please describe your athlete: Include age, weight, height, ethnicity, sport, training schedule, and typical diet (see outline format below). Use an online nutrient analysis program to calculate and analyze the athlete’s current dietary intake. Include the total estimated intake for calories, fat, saturated fat, carbohydrates, protein, and at least 2 vitamins and 2 minerals. Identify if the athlete is meeting the recommended intake for the vitamins and minerals. (Format dietary analysis information into a chart or table)
Then, explain why this information is important to know when developing an individualized sports nutrition plan for this athlete.
Length requirements: 3 pages (not including title or references). Include at least one reference in APA style.
Athlete: (give your athlete a name)
Age:
Current Weight:
Height:
Ethnicity:
Sport:
Training Schedule:
Typical Diet:
Dietary Analysis: Total Calories, fat grams, saturated fat, carbohydrate grams, protein grams, at least 2 vitamins and 2 minerals intake totals. How does the athlete’s intake level of these micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) compare to the recommended intake levels (RDA, AI, or EAR)?
Kaplan University School of Health Sciences
NS425 Unit 2 Assignment
Example:
Athlete: Jane Doe
Age: 35
Current Weight: 120
Height: 5’5”
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Sport: Marathon running
Training Schedule: Jane Doe runs 5K every morning and 20 miles every Saturday, rests on Sundays. Jane’s weekday running is quite fast and the Saturday run of 20 miles is a controlled speed, but she strives to maintain a consistent mile pace. She does stretching and cool down exercises after each run.
Typical diet:
6AM 1 egg white omelet with non-stick spray, ½ cup organic orange juice
7:30AM (post run) 20oz Gatorade and a fresh fruit
11AM (lunch) 3oz grilled chicken breast, fresh organic green salad, 1 tablespoon lite balsamic vinegar dressing, water
3PM (snack) 1 pack peanut butter crackers
6PM (dinner) 3oz tuna steak, grilled asparagus with canola spread and 1 cup quinoa. 1 5-oz glass red wine.
9PM (bedtime snack) 1 cup of premium ice cream
Dietary Analysis:
Include a chart or table that summarizes the total intake for calories, fat grams, saturated fat, carbohydrates, protein, 2 vitamins and 2 minerals. Identify if the vitamin and mineral intakes meet recommended intake levels.
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Kaplan University School of Health Sciences
NS425 Unit 2 Assignment
Unit 2 Assignment Grading Rubric = 80 points
Assignment Requirements Points possible Points earned by student
The athlete’s demographic information is included in a well-organized format: age, weight, height, and ethnicity.
0-10
The sport and training schedule are adequately explained.
0-10
The athlete’s dietary intake is recorded in an organized and detailed manner.
0-10
Use an online nutrient analysis program to calculate and analyze the athlete’s current dietary intake. Include the total estimated intake for calories, fat, saturated fat, carbohydrates, protein, and at least 2 vitamins and 2 minerals. Identify if the athlete is meeting the recommended intake for the vitamins and minerals. (Format dietary analysis information into a chart or table)
0-25
The relevance and importance of this information is well explained in relation to planning individualized and sport specific nutrition plans.
0-25
Total (Sum of points earned) 0-80
The Proposal is written in the most current version of APA format with no grammatical, spelling, copyright, plagiarism or proof reading errors.
Points deducted for spelling, grammar, and/or APA errors.
Adjusted total points earned
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