Obtaining a nutritious high-carbohydrate meal while traveling can be a challenge for athletes. For many teams, meal stops are often made at fast-food restaurants because they are convenient, relatively inexpensive, and appealing to athletes. Although the athletes` hunger may be satisfied, what about their nutritional status? Did they eat enough carbohydrates to replenish their glycogen stores? Did they consume too much fat? What about vitamins and minerals? Did they drink enough to restore normal hydration? No matter where athletes are traveling to compete, it is important that they choose the proper fuel for optimal performance. In this article, choosing meals that provide ample amounts of carbohydrates is the primary challenge.
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