Sports Nutrition 
Carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and water are the four components essential to nutrition. In performance, the ratio of these four substances in the diet is imperative for success and safety. In sports nutrition, diets come in all types of ratios and are packed with different supplements. These diets will very according to each individual sport. Before you prescribe or look for a diet, you must first learn the description and function of the components and consult a sports nutritionist. There are various diets on the market for athletes. For instance, a triathlete may ingest a high amount of carbohydrates whereas a body builder may ingest high percentages of protein. Therefore, the type of exercise done by the athlete will dictate the diet in which that athlete should ingest. Also the time of day in relation to rest and exercise will have an affect on the outcome of a diet. For instance, some research states that muscles uptake protein and carbohydrates more effectively immediately after exercise. Thus, there are various parameters that an athlete must weigh when choosing the proper diet. A proper diet can be prescribed by a sports nutritionist. A sports nutritionist may be worth the money if you are serious about quality performance and safety.
When athletes undergo the stresses of exercise their bodies break down. Rest and nutrition help build their bodies back up and make them stronger. An improper diet can cause athletes harm; it can delay or cause an inadequate repair process. It can also make an athlete prone to thermal and mechanical injury. For instance, during exercise muscles are stressed. Proteins are needed to repair the muscles and help them grow. If the diet is inadequate with protein, then the muscles cannot repair. When the athlete stresses the muscles again, it will result in further damage. This will cause injury to the athlete. When athletes exert themselves, they often break down their immune system. During rest the body uses certain substances from the diet to help rebuild the immune system and make it stronger. Therefore, the proper athletic diet is crucial for safety in sports.
Below are areas available to members.
- Water
- Carbohydrates
- What are carbohydrates?
- What is the function of carbohydrates?
- How are carbohydrates digested
- Proteins
- What are proteins?
- What is the function of proteins?
- How are proteins digested?
- Fats
- What are fats?
- What is the function of fats?
- How are fats digested?
- Vitamins
- What are vitamins?
- What are the functions of vitamins?
- Minerals
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