JADCO’s Nutrition Corner

Requirements for missions include the following:

y JADCO COVID-19 Athlete Information Letter y JADCO COVID-19 Athlete Questionnaire y Disposable gloves, hand sanitiser, handheld thermometer y Disinfectant wipes and/or disinfectant spray and/or disposable tablecloth y Disposable medical face masks y Eye protection (face shields or goggles) y New and unused pens y Isolation gowns

Once the Sample Collection Personnel arrives at the mission location, he/she must clean hands using the ‘hand rub’ technique before notification. Also, the Sample Collection Personnel must put a disposable face mask on and disposable gloves.

PRE-NOTIFICATION DURING COVID-19 The Sample Collection Personnel must:

y While adhering to social distancing protocols introduce themselves and inform the athlete that they have been selected for doping control. y Show their accreditation, authorisation letter (i.e.

‘standard’ JADCO authorisation letter and the ‘COVID-19

Athlete Information Letter’.) y Try to remain outside athlete’s home. y Inform the athlete that their body temperature will be taken.

As we continue to fulfil our mandate we encourage you to partner with us and visit the JADCO website at www.jadco. gov.jm for additional information.

It is very important for athletes to continue to maintain a proper diet during the coronavirus pandemic. The disruption of sporting activities is no excuse for developing poor eating habits. The Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission’s Nutrition Guide for Jamaican Athletes provides several recommendations to stay healthy.

Athletes should maintain a balanced diet by eating a variety of foods from all the food groups. This includes eating a mixture of fruits, vegetables, legumes and nuts, staples, protein and healthy fats. Additionally, athletes must manage their fat, oil, salt and sugar intake to remain healthy.

The Nutrition Guide also recommends including exercise in one’s daily routine which will help to keep the muscles active. Athletes should also maintain fluid balance with adequate fluid intake before, during and after exercise.

Although there may be significant changes or interruptions to your daily routine due to the coronavirus, it is important to remain healthy to maintain optimum performance.

To get more healthy tips from the JADCO Nutrition Guide for Jamaica Athletes, click on the link below: http:// ow.ly/930j30hfBWo.