What is a healthy diet for an athlete?
• Eat a variety of foods while losing weight. Do not stop eating food from any of the major food groups and do not skip meals. Eat regular meals and snack before workouts to ensure that you have enough energy. • The type of diet that you should follow is similar to the type of diet that any healthy person should follow. You need more calories than a person who does not exercise regularly because you burn extra calories during exercise. Your dietitian or caregiver will tell you how many calories to eat each day to lose weight. • The following are suggested amounts of the carbohydrate, protein and fat you need each day. Your dietitian can tell you how many servings you should eat from each food group to eat these amounts. • Carbohydrate: Carbohydrate is the main source of energy your body uses during exercise. The amount that you need depends on your total daily calorie needs, and the sport that you do. It also depends on whether you are a male of a female. In general, a person should ha
