... intake. The base of the Food Guide Pyramid, which should constitute the majority of daily Calories, is represented by the bread, cereal, rice, and pasta group (6-11 servings), as well as the vegetable group (3-5 servings) and the fruit group (2-4 servings) (Williams, M., 2001, p. 37). As such, the athlete is starting the day with low amount of calories, only 1 slice of bread. The athlete is ... ). Therefore good protein sources that are higher in protein and are lower in fat are white poultry meat, fish and soya beans. If protein is really in short supply, taking amino acids tablets can ...

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