| 2-3
days before the game |
Continue
to eat normal balanced meals as set out in Nutritional
Information for Athletes. Drink plenty of fluids
throughout the day. You can eat extra
carbohydrates (pastas, potatoes, etc). |
| 12PM
on the day before the game |
Start
cutting back on solid foods, and keep drinking
fluids. After lunch cut out red meat, fried
foods, dairy products, fats, nuts, and other
roughage. |
| night
before the game |
Don't
over eat. Only consume light digestable foods
like soup, crackers, and toast. Continue to drink
lots water. |
| morning
of the game |
Have
a light breakfast - cereal, toast, and a few
pieces of fruit (bananas, oranges, etc). |
| 3
hours before the game |
Drink
water in small regular amounts. Cold water is
absorbed faster than warm water. It is
recommended that you drink 6 oz every 20-30
minutes up until game time. On hot days, drink 8
oz instead of 6 oz. |
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