TY - JOUR
T1 - Diet and athletic performance
AU - Probart, Claudia Kay
AU - Bird, P. J.
AU - Parker, K. A.
PY - 1993/1/1
Y1 - 1993/1/1
N2 - Inadequate diet inhibits optimal performance in otherwise well-trained athletes. Controversy exists regarding specific dietary requirements, particularly in the areas of protein and vitamin/mineral supplementation. This article reviews energy substrate utilization, provides an overview of nutrient requirements during exercise, discusses ergogenic aids, and where possible, makes specific dietary recommendations for athletes.
AB - Inadequate diet inhibits optimal performance in otherwise well-trained athletes. Controversy exists regarding specific dietary requirements, particularly in the areas of protein and vitamin/mineral supplementation. This article reviews energy substrate utilization, provides an overview of nutrient requirements during exercise, discusses ergogenic aids, and where possible, makes specific dietary recommendations for athletes.
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U2 - 10.1016/S0025-7125(16)30222-X
DO - 10.1016/S0025-7125(16)30222-X
M3 - Article
C2 - 8321067
AN - SCOPUS:0027163775
SN - 0025-7125
VL - 77
SP - 757
EP - 772
JO - Medical Clinics of North America
JF - Medical Clinics of North America
IS - 4
ER -
