Nutritional Strategies For Female Athletes
In general, female athletes should increase their carbohydrate intake in order to sustain intensive training and competition.
Tag: "Athlete Nutrition"
April 13, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
Protein Needs For Athletes
Protein is essential for athletes because it promotes new muscle growth and tissue repair. The recommended protein intake is 1.2 to 1.7g/kg body weight each day.
March 30, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
Carbs Do An Athletes Body Good
Female athletes benefit the most from the amount of carbohydrates stored in the body. According to eMedicine, carbohydrate needs are commonly based on an athlete’s body size and activity level.
March 23, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
How Athletes Use Energy Stores
Fuel for the body comes from nutrients in the food we eat and the fluids we drink. These essential nutrients are commonly broken down into three categories: carbohydrates, fats and proteins.
March 12, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
The Importance of Nutrition for Female Athletes
Poor nutrition in female athletes can cause tiredness, performance plateaus or decreases, burn-out, and repeated injuries.
March 14, 2008 | 3 comments | View Post
