A practical guide to eating and drinking for health and performance in track an field based on the IAAF international consendus conference held in Monaco in April, 2007, updated June 2011. This booklet contains information that will help athlete at all levels of competition to make informed choices to meet their nutritional needs in different situations. This booklet tries to give practical information that will be of use to the serious athlete, but is not a substitute for individual advice from a qualified professional. Content: PART 1 General principles: nutrition goals and eating strategies - Energy balance, body mass and body composition - Protein needs for training - Carbohydrates for training - Hydratation - Vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants for training and staying healthy - Supplements - Special needs of the young athlete - Special needs of the female athlete PART 2 Event specific nutrition - Sprints, Jumps and Multi-Events - Middle distance running - Distance running and race walking - Throws PART 3 Eating strategies - Practical challenges to achieving nutrition goals - Eating strategies for the travelling athlete - Environmental challenges - Cultural and regional issues
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