By Patrick Muldowney, and Brian Thompson

FactsYou should normally wait at least a half hour to exercise after you eat.

The Red Sox did, but Michael Jordan didn’t.

Drinks

Athletes must drink milk for the calcium to build strong bones

They also must drink water during sporting events so they don’t get dehydrated.

Foods

Athletes need to live off a balanced diet to stay in shape.

The breakfast on top is good, but the other…

Why is this important?!?

Staying fit is important to us, and all athletes because without fitness, it’d be very hard to continue playing the sports that you love.

Poor Tom

An Athlete’s Pyramid

• A regular athlete has to eat foods from all sections of the food pyramid daily.

• These food groups include, grains, fruits, vegetables, fats and oils, dairy, and protein.

A Healthy Meal

• A healthy meal includes all aspects of the food pyramids, this meal includes ham, melon, a salad, grapes, and a sandwich.

• That’s a good meal!

Some Healthy Snacks

• A fruit salad• Oatmeal• Granola bars• A regular salad• Popcorn• A sandwich• Cheese and Crackers

Bibliography

• Picsearch• My pyramid• Kids click

• Presentations of Peanut Butter Films!