An Athlete has different nutritional needs due to their metabolic differences. They may require more calories and macro & micronutrients to maintain strength and endurance.
Different sports may require different consideration, and one needs to consider:
- • The caloric needs
- • macronutrient amounts in adequate ratio.
- • meal and snack timings
- • micronutrients like vitamins and minerals for recovery and performance
- • Proper hydration
Tailoring these as per one’s body weight and composition, the amount of time spent in training, and the type of sport is essentially vital for an athlete’s performance.