Nutrition, Health, and Recovery · Nutrition & Wellness

Macronutrients and Performance Fueling

Analysing the specific roles of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats in an athlete's diet.

Key Questions

  1. 1How should the ratio of macronutrients change between a training day and a rest day?
  2. 2What are the risks and benefits of carbohydrate loading for endurance events?
  3. 3How does protein timing influence muscle hypertrophy and repair?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

GCSE: Physical Education - Health, Fitness and Well-beingGCSE: Physical Education - Applied Anatomy and Physiology
Year: Year 11
Subject: Physical Education
Unit: Nutrition, Health, and Recovery
Period: Nutrition & Wellness

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