Current Concepts in Sports Nutrition - Australian Sports Commission
Current Concepts in Sports Nutrition - Australian Sports Commission
Current Concepts in Sports Nutrition - Australian Sports Commission
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Energy Balance / 6<br />
What about prote<strong>in</strong> supplements?<br />
In general, it is possible to obta<strong>in</strong> all the prote<strong>in</strong> required for tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g from a varied<br />
diet that focuses on nutrient-rich foods. Occasionally, a supplement or special sports<br />
food may provide a practical and convenient way to consume energy, especially when<br />
everyday foods are not available or cannot be tolerated. The best type of supplement<br />
is one that provides both prote<strong>in</strong> and carbohydrate. Some examples <strong>in</strong>clude PowerBar<br />
Prote<strong>in</strong>Plus Powder Dr<strong>in</strong>k and PowerBar Prote<strong>in</strong>Plus bars. Homemade versions<br />
<strong>in</strong>clude fruit/milk smoothies and reduced-fat milk fortified with extra skim milk powder.<br />
Other nutrients<br />
Population health messages recommend a reduced <strong>in</strong>take of fats and oils, <strong>in</strong>creased<br />
<strong>in</strong>take of fibre-rich foods and a moderate alcohol <strong>in</strong>take. These are still important goals<br />
for athletes. Moderation and variety rema<strong>in</strong> key elements <strong>in</strong> achiev<strong>in</strong>g a balanced food<br />
<strong>in</strong>take. Athletes need to remember that food plays a valuable role <strong>in</strong> psychological<br />
pleasure and social happ<strong>in</strong>ess and that foods eaten today can have long-term effects<br />
on health well beyond the end of an athletic career.