Rickman, 2i) Before, During and After Exercise
(1) Food Sources
(2) Sports Drinks, Energy Bars, and Gels
ii) For Overall HealthVII. Take Away Points
a) Sugar intake should be limited to make a difference in the overall health of Americans.
b) Adequate carbohydrate intake can impact athletic performance.
c) It is important to balance the consumption of various types of carbohydrates to improve athletic
performance, as well as overall health.
VIII. Resources
a) American College of Sports Medicine. Position of the American Dietetic Association, Dietitians of
Canada, and the American College of Sports Medicine: nutrition and athletic performance. MSSE.
2009; 41(3):709-731.
b) Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids,
Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino Acids (Macronutrients). Food and Nutrition Board. Washington
(DC): The National Academies Press; 2005.
c) U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Dietary
Guidelines for Americans 2012, available at http://www.dietaryguidelines.gov.