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How does nutrition affect sport Nutrition for Sport and Exercise Science In this assignment, I will look at each nutrient individually. I will firstly analyse their functions and how they relate to sport. I will secondly analyse their source and how this also relates to sport. I will finally relate the structure of carbohydrate, proteins, lipids and water to their function within the human body with respect to sport and exercise. Carbohydrates Carbohydrates primary function is to provide the body with the energy it needs in our daily lives. Carbohydrates provides up to 80% of our total bodies chemical potential energy. It is therefore essential that the body takes in this valuable nutrient because without it our body would have very little energy. Energy is also essential in sport, without energy are body wouldn't be able to function as well as its potential. An athlete must have a high...

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