PROPER NUTRITION A MUST FOR ALL ATHLETES |
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Here are some nutritious pregame meal plans that fit the pregame guidelines. At least three of the five major groups are represented in each meal. These meals are only suggestions. You can probably think up many more that you would like to eat.
Meal 1Cereal (avoid highly sweetened cereals)Banana slices Milk (low-fat or skim) Toast/jam Pineapple juice* Water
Meal 2Chicken noodle soupCrackers Orange Low-fat yogurt Water
Meal 3Poached EggToast/jam Milk (low-fat or skim) Orange juice* Water
Meal 4Pancakes (limit butter and syrup)Applesauce Milk (low-fat or skim) Grape juice* Water
Meal 5Turkey sandwich/bread and lettuceApple Milk (low-fat or skim) Tomato juice* Water
Meal 6Cottage cheese/peachBreadsticks Milk (low-fat or skim) Apple juice Water
Meal 7Spaghetti/tomato sauceBread Milk (low-fat or skim) Orange juice* Water
*Juice of your choice, except prune juice
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