Exercise and nutrition

          Describe the importance of pre- and post-exercise nutrition choices. Provide examples of foods that are appropriate selections for each category. Explain how foods and nutrients (including fluids and electrolytes) help improve a person's performance during physical activity and their recovery afterward. Consider your responses to items 1 and 2 above, and suggest an appropriate nutritional plan for a physically active person. Be sure to explain what the person should consume in an average day to support their caloric and nutritional needs.