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Bol Asoc Med P R
; 82(8): 366-8, 1990 Aug.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-2261031
RESUMO
Energy, CHO and possibly protein needs are higher for athletes than for typical persons. CHO supplementation during and after exercise is important for endurance athletes. A balanced diet, adequate in calories, can meet the vitamin and mineral needs of virtually all athletes. Athletes must be aware of maintaining an optimum hydration status. Intensive nutrition education efforts are needed to combat to combat quackery and fads that are targeted to athletes.