Write an essay on given topic.
The topic title is:
Title: Sports Nutrition Project
For project, must choose one of the following scenarios as if you were an actual professional "Sports Nutritionist". Project is to answer the scenario with a detailed and specific report as to how you handle the situation provided. The project must be at least 5 pages in length (double-spaced) not counting the title page, reference page, meal plans, and the pages for the "All Daily Reports" (Saved as a PDF and attach separately in the assignment area). (Project may be 10 -15 pages in length if you include all the pages.) Be creative with presentation! Add some color or some pictures. It does not have to be in standard APA report format. Be sure to include all the information.
Scenario 1:
Athletes attempt to lose weight for various reasons. As a "Sports Nutritionist" what types of nutritional advice would you give an athlete with the following situation? A WNBA (WOMENS) basketball player who is 6'0" and weighs 200 lbs and has had a baby 1 year ago. Missing last season and an injury have put her behind on her comeback and a few pounds overweight. To achieve a good BMI and body mass composition she needs to loose 15 - 20 pounds of body fat at a healthy pace.
Report/project should include:
1) At least 5 keys to losing weight properly while also gaining/maintaining muscle mass. Be sure support your selection. Stay away from discussing detailed training techniques - summarize. Ask yourself, "Why is this important for losing weight properly?"
2) Provide at least 3 recommendations for decreasing body fat which must be nutrition related but can incorporate strength training to maintain muscle mass. Ask yourself, "Why is this important for decreasing body fat?"
3) A 3-day sample meal plan for this player. Use the diet analysis program to develop and evaluate this plan. Use the information above to complete the profile and determine the daily nutrient intake. Your meal plan must provide at least 100% of the macronutrient (calories, fat, protein, and carbohydrate) and food group recommendations. Also, it must provide the appropriate amount of calories from carbohydrate and fat. Include your meal plans and the "All Daily Reports" with your report/project.
4) A short one paragraph summary.