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Reply to each discussion with 100 words and one source . I have posted my original discussion and instructions. The topic has to be the same sport we had in common for our interviews. I’ve listed the subject next to each name. Basketball and track and field.
Discussion reply 1 Lauren (basketball)
Discussion: Nutrition Knowledge Survey Priscilla ( track and field)
Interviewee #1
Interviewee #2
Interviewee #3
What sport do you play?
Track and Field
Basketball
Football
At what level?
High School
College
College
How often do play or practice?
Twice a week
4 days per week
5 days a week
Do you eat a planned or special diet regularly or prior to your event? If so, why, and what do you eat?
Yes, before the event. I eat fruits and granola bars because it helps me run better. I tried to keep my diet healthy daily.   
I have a planned diet that incorporates fruits, veggies, carbs, and healthy fats. I eat baked potatoes, peas, and chicken because it keeps me fit.
I eat a special diet before playing—steak burrito with jasmine rice and corn. This meal keeps me full for the duration of the event.
Have you changed your diet since the beginning of your involvement in this sport? If so, why?
Yes, I used to eat fries and chicken nuggets and drink soda. I changed my diet because I hadn’t been energized for a longer period.
No, I have maintained my diet because I was told fruits and veggies help you become a great athlete.
Yes, it has changed a few times but now I think I have a pretty healthy diet right now so I will maintain this one.
Do you regularly include any vitamins, protein drinks or bars, herbs, or any other type of supplements in your diet? If so, why?
Yes, I take multivitamins and drink sports drinks as well because the vitamins will supply the nutrients I need, and the sports drink has potassium and electrolytes which I need a lot of.
I drink sports drinks and milk because milk strengthens the bone. The sports drink helps me replenish what I lose while exercising.
I drink herbal teas; I don’t take vitamins or supplements but do drink protein shakes sometimes.
Where did you get your knowledge about your diet?
My coach always talks about eating right all the time, so I listen and start watching videos on how to eat healthy.
I learned about diet in one of my classes.
My knowledge about diet came from my peers during practices and social events.
Do you feel this diet has altered your performance? If so, how?
Yes, I run better on this diet. I feel good on this diet.
Yes, it has improved my performance tremendously. I have more energy to perform.
To some extent. I am eager to learn about eating healthy and maintaining my weight.
Summary: The template features interviews with three student-athletes, one from high school and two from college, who all participate in sports and possess knowledge about nutrition and diet. Their responses reflect a strong commitment to excelling as athletes. 1According to an article by Heather Mangieri, a registered dietician, it is essential to consume a carbohydrate-rich, well-balanced meal the night before a competition. This meal should consist of complex carbohydrates, as the energy will be utilized the following day during the event. Mangieri recommends consuming approximately 25% more complex carbohydrates than a typical dinner, with options such as pasta, rice, quinoa, breads, potatoes, sweet potatoes, tortillas, pancakes, and waffles being suitable choices.
Interpretation: The athlete’s knowledge of nutrition and diet was impressive; however, they would benefit from further education on nutrition. Athlete 1, a high school track runner, has been learning to incorporate vitamins and minerals into his daily diet under the guidance of his coach. Athlete 2, a college basketball player, follows a planned diet and includes fruits and vegetables in his daily meals, opting for sports drinks instead of vitamins. Athlete 3, a college footballer, only follows a special diet before events and is learning about healthy eating and nutrition through his friends. These athletes’ responses can be utilized to develop a sustainable and healthy diet plan for them. Among the three athletes, Athlete 2 is currently maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Athletes 1 and 3 are on the path to adopting a healthier diet, and establishing a meal schedule would further support their efforts to maintain a healthy lifestyle. 
Reference: Mangieri H, RDN, CSSD.Pre-Event Fueling: What To Eat The Night Before A Competition. Heather Mangieri Nutrition. Published April 17, 2021. Accessed May 16, 2024   https://heathermangieri.com/pre-event-fueling-what-to-eat-the-night-before-a-competitionLinks to an external site.
Interviewee #1
Interviewee #2
Interviewee #3
What sport do you play?
Golf
Basketball
Track and field
At what level?
D3- College
D3- College
D2- College
How often do play or practice?
5-6 days a week
6 practices a week
4-5 weightlifting session a week
7 running workouts a week
5 weightlifting sessions a week
Do you eat a planned or special diet regularly or prior to your event? If so, why, and what do you eat?
He ate normal, he ate a banana or apple and a smoothie of some sort before a tournament. He did this to keep muscles from fatiguing during the event since he didn’t have time to eat big meals.
He ate more carbohydrates and protein on a regular basis. In addition he had coffee before a game as a pre-workout to make him more focused and energized.
They would eat more carbohydrates with each meal and increased their protein after training sessions. They also had to drink more water than before starting the training.
Have you changed your diet since the beginning of your involvement in this sport? If so, why?
Since he doesn’t compete competitively anymore, he does not adhere to the same diet because the results of his performance don’t really matter now, it’s more so just for fun.
He does not eat as much as before, but the rations of carb to protein to veggie has stayed the same.
However, while training to join the navy (after bball season) he ate more than when he was doing basketball.
Yes, at the beginning she was in high school and did not know the impact of soda or bad foods on your performance. It wasn’t until college when she realized that she needed to eat more because of how much she was training during the week.
Do you regularly include any vitamins, protein drinks or bars, herbs, or any other type of supplements in your diet? If so, why?
He takes multivitamins because his wife makes him take them and protein shakes after the tournament is over.
He takes a one a day multivitamin, protein smoothies, biofreeze on sore muscles, and took the powdered magnesium CALM to combat muscle soreness.
She takes a multivitamin every day, ashwagandha once a day, and magnesium in the morning and at night. She also increases her vitamin D during the winter months.
Where did you get your knowledge about your diet?
His parents and teammates
Parents, teammates, athletic trainer and strength and conditioning coaches.
She is currently in a physical education bachelors program and minoring in school health, so she got most of her knowledge from her college classes.
Do you feel this diet has altered your performance? If so, how?
Yes, he was able to perform longer at the same intensity. He was able to focus longer compared to when he played in high school.
Yes, when he wouldn’t have coffee, his head was all over the place and not focused. It helped him to push himself more for conditioning. When he didn’t eat enough food during a “team cut” he felt his energy was very low and not able to keep up with expenditures.
Yes, She can feel when she doesn’t eat enough that the practices are harder, and she has less energy throughout the day. The increase in protein and the vitamins she feels help speed up recovery, in addition to getting a full night’s rest.