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sports ✓------------- —■■■ ............................. ■. Congratulations Clackamas Community College Men’s Cross-Country 1982 NJCAA Nationals runners-up Utica, New York Saturday, November 13 Story on front page X,_____________________ _______________ > Athletic nutrition, medicine comes of age By Laura Henkes Guest Columnist For The Print In this age of dieting and emphasis on a sleek, trim body, more and more persons of diverse backgrounds are par ticipating in recreational sports as well as in school sports ac tivities. And the field of athletic nutrition, which is still in its in fancy, is responding to the needs of not only the profes sional athlete, but also the competitive school athlete and the person who participates in recreational physical exercise. Carolyn Knutson, chairperson of the Nutrition Department at Clackamas Community Col lege is pioneering a class which specifically concentrates on “athletic nutrition” needs. “I used to mountain climb,” Knutson explained. She indicated that mountain climbers are concerned about what they eat the morning of the climb, in order to help them overcome altitude sickness and contribute to their endurance for the hours ahead. “I became interested in reading and study ing about what people did eat.” she added. Knutson feels that in the last 20 years more peo ple have become interested in nutrition and now more are in terested in learning the scien tific basis for modifying food in takes. Knutson admits that some people already have their minds made up about what is best for them, but suggests that “more people are willing to ex plore what research has been done and more willing to base their behavior on scientific research which includes a lot of chemical studies with athletes.” Phrases such as “car bohydrate loading,” though, may initially horrify those who have been unfamiliar with com petitive sports or athletic nutri tion. “The body’s preferred fuel is glucose or carbohydrates,” Knutson explained. Although meat and high protein diets have received significant publicity in past years, endurance sports,- especially, require high car bohydrate intake which will provide a store of glucose. This can gradually be released to maintain the level of blood sugar that the brain and nerve cells need to function. “Without the message coming to the muscles, they cannot excercise adequately. The meat just doesn’t have the carbohydrate,” Knutson com mented. “Glucose combines to make a »muscle starch called glycogen, which is a storage form of glucose.” . Knutson additionally pointed out that the muscle is mostly water. “You really only need the amount of protein in a day the equivalent of an egg or a glass of milk. Most male athletes already take in way above their needs.” Not all physical activities require a high level of car bohydrate loading, though. “Persons interested in short distance sports are not as con cerned about carbohydrate loading because the sprinter runs almost the entire race without even breathing. He can burn readily available fuels for a short period of time,” Knutson explained. Knutson also cited studies in which athletes were suffering burnout between workouts; after including a reasonably high level of carbohydrate in their diets, they were able to perform better and feel better. Knutson stresses that the way people get their car bohydrates is also important. “We would prefer that people would get their carbohydrates from starches like breads, potatoes, beans and vegetables, and sugars from fruits and vegetables,” she Stated. “And the reason for that is, when you consume those foods, and you consume car bohydrates in its naturally- occurring form, it carries with it a lot of vitamins and minerals.” Finding the time to eat school or after work activities or properly is a big problem for workouts. many of us. Especially for Although athletic nutrition athletes because of their is still a relatively new subject, lifestyles. “Snacking is highly there are many facets that can nutritious if you eat the right not be covered in the length of foods,” Knutson cautioned. In this article. Knutson feels that her athletic nutrition class, she there is a definite need for in stresses the practical aspect of formation in this area. “People scheduling and preparing are -saying i want to know meals. more about this subject’,” she Getting in the habit of related. “People into athletics eating regular meals is impor and fitness are eager for this in tant, Knutson noted, because it formation.” maintains your blood sugar and The athletic nutrition class, blood nutrients throughout the although it has attracted many day. However, she continued, physical education people, is eating a good hearty breakfast open to anyone who is in before school or work and a terested in expanding their reasonably good lunch will knowledge in this very broad store energy, needed for after area. ► CLASSIFIEDS! j ¡/V/Ì ?or All Students, Faculty & Staff 1. Ads must be placed in person at THE PRINT office, Trailer B. 2. Ads due by Monday 10 a.m. 3. Ads run for no more than 2 weeks at a time (unless renewed in person). 4. Ads must be no longer than 20 words. 5. Student Body Card or Faculty I.D. required. 6. One ad per person per week. (For more information stop by Trailer B, or call ext. 309, 310) classifieds A FOR SALE: 1970-72 Nova car hood, $50. Good condi tion. Call 655-5278. 11-17 Sports writers needed. Oppor tunities for writing experience and college credit. Call us at ext. 309 WANT TO BE A FRIEND? Join the Friends of the Library. Go to the Library to pick up an application. 1 0 - 2 7 f STUDENT LOBBYISTS NEEDED. The A.S.G.Ç.C.C. is searching for students interested in lobbying on behalf of the community colleges in Oregon for 1983. Please contact Paul Nastari at Student Activities, or call ext. 247. 11-17 WANT TO FIND Male around 20, to locate and share an apt. near college. 50/50 Call John 636-0610. WANT TO TRADE: $396 Cassette in Dash stereo w/speakers for portable stereo + ? John at 636-0610 HEAVY DUTY CAR TOP CAR RIER. 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