Sports Nutrition - Cricket - Endurance - Ultraendurance - Christchurch

“Nutritional support and advice can really benefit paralympians as they endeavour to juggle every day practical activities, the extra demands associated with their chosen sport alongside long-term health concerns.” -Lea Stening

Grant Sharman (centre), NZ Wheel Blacks.

Lea has worked with NZ Paralympian since 2003 and has helped the Wheel Black Rugby team prepare for the Olympic games in Athens (where they won gold) and Beijing 2008.

Here are some of the key factors relating to these sports which must be considered when planning a nutrition programme.

Requires all the other sporting skills mentioned and more.
Fluid and fibre intake –management of bladder control/ostomy’s and constipation.
Estimating energy requirements compared with able bodied athletes.
Poor heat regulation is a problem..
Weight control versus energy requirements.
Estimation of micronutrient needs ompared with able bodied athletes.
What are the affects that pressure sores, injury and infections have on nutrient needs?

Lea can help you maximise your sporting efforts through a flexible healthy eating plan.

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