Safe Weight Loss and Maintenance Practices in Sport and Exercise

We eat FOOD,NOT nutrientsAthletes need carbohydrate, protein and fatcontainingfoods daily– An athlete’s diet cannot omit a whole food groupi.e. low carbohydrates-high protein diet– A bowl of cereal and milk can provide B-vitamins, proteinand dairy and grains. Add a banana and we can add fruitto the list.FACT: Cereal is composed of carbohydrates and some protein.Milk is a combo of carbohydrate, protein and some fat (%varies). Fruit provides vitamins and minerals.