1. Nutrition for Soccer Players
... required. This is due to the small servings and few variety of food that the athlete is consuming. He should be consuming a diet that includes moderate to high amounts of carbohydrates. The diet should include a variety of foods, such as recommended by the Food Guide Pyramid. Numerous servings of grains, starchy vegetables, and fruits provide enough carbohydrate to maintain adequate ... history, the athlete's carbohydrate source is limited. To supplement blood glucose, liver glycogen and mainly muscle glycogen (major energy sources of carbohydrate), the athlete should eat a diet high in...
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