Introduction

Title: Nutrition for energy, growth, repair, hydration and the nutritional strategies utilised for these processes.

Learning Outcomes:

LO1	Demonstrate knowledge of the underlying concepts and principles of macronutrients and the macronutrient requirements of different sports and exercise participants.
LO2	Evaluate and interpret the micronutrient requirements of different sport and exercise participants and related issues.
LO3	Evaluate the appropriateness of nutritional strategies that aim to improve sport and exercise participant’s performance.
LO4	Present, evaluate and interpret the guidelines for optimal rehydration for a range of sport/exercise participants.

In this blog I will discuss the concepts and principles of macronutrients and micronutrients. I will also investigate the requirements of macronutrients and micronutrients in differing sports and exercise participants; as it is key to know what type of nutrition is most effective for the type of sport you are participating in. This will ensure your body will be in the best physical state it can be to maximise your sports performance. Furthermore, the blog will talk about the appropriateness of nutritional strategies within sports performance; and finally the guidelines for optimal re-hydration will be evaluated for various sport and exercise.