Sports Nutrition Pre-Travel Nutrition Guidelines
BY SUSIE PARKER-SIMMONS SENIOR SPORTS DIETICIAN - USOC
In preparation for travel
to shooting events, it is im- portant for athletes to be proactive with their tour and competition nutrition plans as inadequate nutrition can have a negative effect on athletic success. Nutritional
Introduction Before the athlete even
steps onto the plane or into their car to head to their competition venue, their travel nutrition plan comes into play. A few weeks prior to departure, athletes should
some of the questions ath- letes will need to consider and research. Planning and preparation are key to suc- cessful eating and perfor- mance when travelling.
try the new cuisine. Make a few new dishes at home or dine out at some local res- taurants serving that cui- sine. If possible, athletes should also obtain a map of their destination and locate the competition venue, their accommodation, local res- taurants, shops and super- markets.
Prior to departing, it may be worth- while for athletes to try the new cuisine. Make a few new dishes at home or dine out at some local restaurants serving that cuisine.
Choose Catering Style There are a number of op-
fuelling and hydration strate- gies are especially challeng- ing if the competition will be in a foreign country that has different customs and food cultures. For this edition, we will look at pre-travel nutri- tion guidelines.
commence researching and planning for their trip. Where are they going? What’s the cuisine, culture and eating habits of the country they will be visiting? Where will they be staying? What’s the plan for meals? Will they be cooking for themselves, catered for or eating out? What is the anticipated daily schedule? These are just
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Research the Destination If athletes will be travel-
ling to a country that they have not been to before, it is worth researching the destination before they go. Throughout the world there is a vast array of customs and cultures. Prior to departing, it may be worthwhile for athletes to
tions when it comes to your meals. In an International Games competition, a dining hall is generally available to provide all of the meals and cater for individual needs, however, this will not be the case with every competition or travel experience. Ath- letes will need to determine if their meals will be catered, if they will have the facilities for cooking for themselves or if they will have to rely on buying all meals and eating out.
Self-catering allows great-
er fl exibility in meal times, locations and greater con- trol on food choices. Cook- ing skills, budget, and ac-
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