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. Built for Jeep Wagoneer or
other large vehicle or “hunting rig.”
Best offer! Call after 2:30 pm.
656-8677
10-13f
Have an interest? Concern? Pro
blem? Complaint? Just a Com
ment? Let us know! Write a letter to
The Print. Trailer “B” or call at ext.
309, 310. Sign your letter!
BEE TRIM Diet Wafers and other
Pollen Products available from
David Doty, 164 NW Territorial
Rd., Canby, OR 266-9684 or
Dean Edwards 632-6909.
11-24
1979 COURIER w/Chinook
chassie mount $4,500; 1980 Hon
da CX 500D, cafe faring, $2000
1980 XR 200 dirt; $700; 1980 XR
80 dirt, $450. Negotiable.
774-1237
TYPING, FAST SERVICE. Term
paper, resumes, manuscripts,
letters, editing, proofing.
Reasonable rates. 657-8013 after
5:30eve..................................... 12-8
FOR SALE: 1972 Monte
Carlo. Good Condition,
$975. Call 282-7642.
C
-
n-17f
FUN! Now that I have your
attention, come to the Inter
Varsity Christian Fellowship
meeting—Every Tuesday
Noon—Randall .101. Come
Fellowship with us.
Wednesday, November 17, 1982
FOR SALE: ‘67 or ‘68 original
Mustang hubcaps-three spoke type.
Fair condition. $50 or offer. Trades
considered. 829-7726 or leave
message ext. 309.
BUNK BEDS with bookcase head
boards. Solid maple, includes mat
tresses, excellent condition. $95
complete. 635-5602, evenings.
ll-24f
page 11