
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: WEDNESDAY, September 13, 1995                   TAG: 9509130080
SECTION: EXTRA                    PAGE: 8   EDITION: METRO 
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RIGHT FOODS FOR PEAK PERFORMANCE

Sound nutrition has a major impact on fitness because your body requires food to fuel its activity and maintain overall good health. Contrary to popular belief, a quick energy-boosting meal before exercise will do little to increase your performance.

Since your body draws on nourishment from foods eaten the day before, the most effective eating plan is to maintain a long-term, consistent commitment to sound nutrition.

The menu above provides the variety of foods you need from the Heart Healthy Food Guide Pyramid with lower levels of fat, cholesterol and sodium to help you stay well nourished for peak performance and heart health.

The 1,600-calorie menu is designed to meet the needs of many sedentary women and some older adults. Suggestions also are included for increasing the calorie level to 2,200 for those who need more calories - most children, teen-age girls, active women and sedentary men. Teen-age boys, active men and some very active women need the energy from the 2,800-calorie menu.

by CNB