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Nutrition and Sports- Michael Phelps

Nutrition and Sports- Michael Phelps . Sulva Ahmed and Viruthika Vallanadu. Typical Everyday Diet. Phelps consumes 10,000-12,000 calories each day when he is training.

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Nutrition and Sports- Michael Phelps

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  1. Nutrition and Sports- Michael Phelps Sulva Ahmed and Viruthika Vallanadu

  2. Typical Everyday Diet • Phelps consumes 10,000-12,000 calories each day when he is training. • Breakfast-Three fried-egg sandwiches loaded with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, fried onions and mayonnaise, two cups of coffee, a five-egg omelet, a bowl of grits, three slices of French toast topped with powdered sugar and three chocolate-chip pancakes. • Lunch-One pound of enriched pasta and two large ham and cheese sandwiches slathered with mayonnaise on white bread and 1,000 calories worth of energy drinks. • Dinner-One pound of pasta and an entire pizza and another 1,000 calories worth of energy drinks. • He only eats white bread as opposed to wheat. • Rather than spreading his meals out, he eats three big meals everyday.

  3. Pros • Michael Phelp’s diet does not contain any refined sugars • It supplies enough fuel and energy in the form of carbs, protein, and fat for his vigorous training. • Encourages a physically fit and athletic lifestyle • Works for people with high metabolism

  4. Cons • Numerous amount of calories that are not suitable for the average person to consume • Consuming all these foods would be very harmful to one’s health • This diet does not incorporate many vegetables or fruits • Daily time commitment to eat this takes much effort

  5. Summary • Michael’s carb-heavy diet isn’t for everyone. He swims approximately fifty miles every week and clocks in several hours of weight training. Michael swims 1609 laps in an Olympic pool weekly(over 8 miles per day). In order to implement his diet on a smaller scale, try eating more whole-grain carbs and heart-healthy fats. Most people should also consume veggies, fruits, and lean-protein.

  6. Questions • Name 1 positive and 1 negative fact about Michael Phelps Diet • Positive: Encourages a physically fit lifestyle. Negative: Daily time commitment to eat this takes much effort • How many calories does Michael Phelps consume in one day ? • 10,000 to 12,000 calories daily. • Why isn't this diet for everyone ? • Numerous amount of calories that are not suitable for the average person to consume • Consuming all these foods would be very harmful to one’s health

  7. Works Cited • http://www.dietsinreview.com/diets/michael-phelps-diet/ • http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20080813/the-olympic-diet-of-michael-phelps • Google Images

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