Notrition for Physical Activity

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Q: I am physically active, but do not always eat a well
balanced diet. How can I improve my overall nutrition to complement my
active lifestyle? Samara Felesky-Hunt, a registered dietitian in
Calgary, provides advice:

A: Good nutrition plays an important role in exercise
performance. The recommended diet for active individuals, at all
fitness levels, is a high carbohydrate diet containing adequate
protein, vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids and fluids.
Carbohydrates are the primary energy source for exercising muscles. The
more vigorous the exercise, the more carbohydrate is required to fuel
the activity.

Use Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating to figure out
how to balance your food choices for your age, sex and activity level.
Enjoy a wide variety of carbohydrates such as whole grains, breads,
cereals, fruits and vegetables. As protein and mineral needs are also
important, choose lower fat dairy products, legumes, nuts, eggs and
leaner meats. Regular exercise may increase the loss of some minerals
and alter the needs for certain vitamins. To ensure you meet your daily
quota of vitamins and minerals, be sure to vary your food choices.

Due to hectic lifestyles, it can be a challenge to
obtain your nutritional needs on a daily basis. I recommend that active
individuals take a daily multivitamin, such as Centrum®, and eat
well-rounded healthy meals to support their nutritional needs. Centrum®
contains the essential vitamins and minerals necessary to maintain good
health and to meet the needs of physical activity.

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