RUN.

THINK.
EAT.
REPEAT.

DIANA REMACHE
 GOAL
Why am I here?
To educate young female athletes about the
importance of nutrition.
The overall goal is to inform about healthy
eating, which shouldn'tt be thought as dieting.
The last thing I want is for you NOT to eat.
I am mainly here to encourage making healthier
 MyPlate
MyPlate is used as a
dietary guideline for
Americans.
Shows how everything
you eat and drink
matters.
It is divided into 5
food groups.
Fruits
Vegetables
Grains
Protein
https://www.choosemyplate.gov/MyPlate
 CARBOHYDRATES
What are carbs?
Main source of energy for the body.
Carbs are the sugars, starches, and fiber that can be
found in:
Fruits
Grains
Vegetables
Milk

There are 2 types of carbs

 Simple
VS.
Carbohydrates
Smaller molecules of sugar
that are quickly digested
Converts into fat easily
Results of energy not
being used
Makes you hungry quicker
Low Fiber
Added sugar/ Calories
Complex
Carbohydrates
Harder to digest because of its
chemical structure and fibers.
Gets the body to work
harder
Energy is released over a
longer period of time
Keeps you full for a longer
time
High Fiber
 EXAMPLES
Simple Carbs Complex Carbs
Candy/Desserts Bran Cereal

Sugary Cereal Green Vegetables

Soda/ Sugary Drinks Fresh Fruits

Refined Breads (Processed Whole Grain Bread

Bread-bran & germ
removed)
white bread
 PROTEIN
What are sources of protein?
meat, poultry, seafood, beans and peas, eggs,
processed soy products, nuts, and seeds
Protein doesnt just mean meat.
 FATS
Good or Bad?

There's a difference between

good and bad fats.

Just because they're fats

doesnt mean they're all
bad.

Some fats are good fats that

the body needs because of
 http://cf.ltkcdn.net/diet/files/2235-good-carbs-bad-carbs.pdf

https://choosemyplate-prod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/misc/di
etaryguidelines/MyPlateMyWins.pdf

https://choosemyplate-prod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/myplate
/checklists/MyPlateDailyChecklist_1800cals_Age14plus.pdf