Sports Nutrition

SPORTS & NUTRITION

Athletes who want a winning edge need the right nutrition. When you drink enough water and eat a balanced diet, your body can make energy efficiently and fuel top performance.

		You can make the most of your athletic talents and gain more strength, power, and endurance when you train. Base your diet on a variety of factors, including your age, size, physical condition, and the type of exercise you are doing. See your doctor for individualized nutrition advice.

There are probably 3 basic dietary prescriptions for health and fitness. These apply to athlete and nonathlete alike. They are:

• Maintain a healthy body weight by adjusting food intake and exercise
• Eat less fat and specifically less saturated fats, such as those fats found in animal products and tropical oils
• Increase total carbohydrate, especially complex carbohydrate