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Nutrition And The Athlete Fuelling Your Sport.
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Nutrition And The Athlete Fuelling Your Sport BY LINDA BOECKNER Increased activity brought on by participating in workouts, training or competition requires extra energy intake. Dietary plans that provide the most efficient energy sources will help to fuel the athlete for success. A diet built around high levels of complex carbohydrates protein intake is the best approach. Several factors influence the amount of energy that athletes need to successfully train and compete. The type, intensity and frequency of training as well as the size, age and sex of the individual are major factors that dictate energy needs. For example, "weekend" athletes who engage in short bursts of activity will have different energy needs than serious marathon runners who are intensely training. Carbohydrates, fats and protein all provide energy for the body. The primary functions of protein are growth, maintenance and repair of body tissue rather than as an energy...
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