How can I prepare to successfully complete the Job Standard Test?
1. Avoid junk food and concentrate on a well balanced diet for several days before the test. 2. Avoid tranquilizers and stimulants such as caffeinated beverages especially on the day of the test. 3. Studies have shown that brief, but intense exercise will use muscle glycogen and blood glucose (carbohydrate) at a very high rate. To optimize performance and enhance the recovery from this type of intense exercise we suggest the following nutritional guidelines: a. To have carbohydrates available for energy production, candidates should consume a moderate to high carbohydrate diet (60-75% of the total kcal consumed per day) for 2-3 days prior to testing. We suggest carbohydrates from whole grains (breads, cereal, rice, pasta), vegetables (carrots, corn, potato, squash), fruits (dried, juice, or solid such as orange, apple, etc.), and dairy (fat-free yogurt, skim milk, low-fat ice cream) food groups. Foods such as baked beans, pretzels, baked chips and low-fat cookies are other sources of c
