How the body consumes food in fuel depends on different energy systems. Understanding these systems can help athletes to train more efficiently and eat for better sports performance.
Athletes need enough energy to perform both their sports and to stay healthy. They get the most of their energy from foods rich in carbohydrates and fats. Discussions about what is the best nutrition for optimal sporting performance have been going on for years and will probably continue to be.
Published: Summer 2014
Nutrition Insight
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