NOTES FROM LECTURE ON HEALTHY NUTRITION AND HYDRATION FOR DANCERS In order to determine the number of calories a dancer should eat in a day, nutritionists look at the frequency of classes, the intensity, the timing and the type of training - as different dance styles require different amounts of energy. For example, ballet requires a lot of strength but not a lot of movement, while something like house is very high energy and cardio-based. Everyone should have a different diet, because everyone has different needs. There are 3 main types of carbohydrate: Starch - peas and potatoes, grains and grain products - slow release of energy. We definitely need these in our diet. Sugars - naturally occurring in fruit or added sugars in sugary foods like sweets. Have a fast release of energy, and we need few of these and should rarely eat these products. Fibre - wholegrain products and fruits with skins, breakfast cereals. Need these, important for dancers because it helps with dige...
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