Third and Fourth Period Blog Post Assignment - Food Journal

The benefits of good nutrition are numerous, and even more so for dancers. Constant training takes a toll on muscles, joints and bones. Good eating habits can improve the recovery from such strain, and even assist with lean muscle growth and soft tissue repair. Eating the right foods can increase energy, focus and concentration. Finding the proper balance of nutrients not only prevents fatigue and injury, but also supports a long healthy career in dance. 

Read more about good nutrition for dancers:

http://www.actsafe.ca/wp-content/uploads/resources/pdf/dancernutrition.pdf

Create a daily food journal recording everything you eat and drink during the week of February 29 - March 4, 2016. You can record your entries into the same post but be sure to label each day separately. Here is an example of how you might arrange your information.

At the end of each day compare the number of servings you ate in each food group with the number of servings recommended. Did you eat more or less servings? How might you adjust your eating habits to eat healthier? Write down your reflection in your blog post. You should have a reflection for each day in your journal.