Introduction

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🎯 Learning Target:

I am learning what Olympians eat, so that I can understand how and why different foods have different functions in the body and apply this to my own life.

To perform at the absolute top of your game, training isn't enough.

Athletes also need to eat in order to get the nutrients they need to be strongest or fastest they can possibly be.

There's no "one best diet" for athletes either — many eat in variety of different ways.

Here's what some of the stars of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio ate to fuel their training.

What to Do

1. In your notebook, set up your page like this:

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2. Explore the following websites to learn about different olympian diets. Use them to fill out your notebook page.

Choose a specific Olympian or a sport
Research and record a meal plan. Especially look for if they eat protein, carbohydrates, and fats, and which foods provide these nutrients.
Explain why each type of food is important in the person's body
At your table, make sure you choose different athletes or sports.

Links

Eat Like an Olympian (University of Utah)

Olympic Athletes Come with Olympic-Sized (but Healthy) Diets (WebMD)

What do Olympic Athletes Eat, and Are Their Diets Healthy? (Everyday Health)

What Olympic Athletes Really Eat (Mashed)

How Olympians Change Their Diets In The Weeks Leading Up To The Games (Delish)

What Does an Olympian Eat? Get a Look at Laurie Hernandez’s Meal Plan (USADA)

3. Once you are finished, compare the meal plans with students at your table.

What to Turn In

Make sure your notebook page is complete.