Find out gap analysis of sports nutrition
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Explanation:
In part 1 of our series on the fundamental principles of sports nutrition, “Introductory Concepts for Fueling the Engine,” we reviewed the basics: Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins are the fuels that power human performance and recovery—and water is a critical piece of the puzzle.
When we view the human body as an engine that needs fuel to power movements, we can assess what resources are available to help power the machine.
In Fast Talk Episode 140, How to Set Training and Performance Goals, we review the process of using a gap analysis and S.M.A.R.T. goal setting to physically prepare for the season. We can do something similar when it comes to our nutrition.
A gap analysis is used to try to answer a few basic questions:
1) Where am I now?
2) Where do I need to be?
3) How am I going to get there?
We can use a gap-style approach to assess the next steps in our evolution as an athlete: moving from nutrition basics, to fueling our exercise, to preparing for the daily delivery of essential nutrients.
The first question, then, is the same as in any gap analysis: Where am I now?