Proper nutrition plays a major role when we strive to reach our physical potential, and nutrition makes an important contribution to our well-being and ability to perform. Basal metabolism and physical activity determine the amount of food we should eat. This video shows how to eat right while in training, before competitions, and during the event. It reveals which of us should use carbohydrate loading and explains the safe way to gain or lose weight. There is emphasis on drinking the right amount of fluids, including which sport drinks are safe to use. Also included are the use of supplements such as salt tablets, electrolyte replacements, and vitamin and mineral supplements. For most of us, good nutrition is a key to winning.

A Cambridge Educational Production.

One 18-minute video.