Nutrition for Dancers (in-house workshop for TADA)

26803 Hanna Road,Oak Ridge North TX 77385

26 March, 2022

Description

Young dancers will learn how to eat to feel stronger, lighter and with more energy. “You can’t out-dance a poor diet!” CHALLENGES THAT DANCERS FACE • Fatigue especially during intense training periods or during long competitions • Poor quality food fails to provide energy and can make dancers feel sluggish • Constant pressure to be thin and comparisons to an “ideal dancer’s look” may cause poor body image, placing them at a greater risk for disordered eating • Hectic schedules and parents’ limited time results in more fast food YOUR FACILITATOR María Inés Flores. Olympic gymnast, Certified Nutritional Coach specialized in student-athletes. Mother of four student-athletes. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN 1. How to estimate your energy requirements (calories) 2. Empty calorie vs dense calorie 3. How to build your healthy plate combining protein, carbohydrate, and fat 4. The relationship between food, self-confidence, and getting ready to Win 5. Understand the power of “smart snacking”