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Summary

Athletes

Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Human Physiology
  • Exercise Nutrition

Background:

  • Human body adaptation to stress is known as plasticity.
  • Athletes exhibit significant plasticity in response to training.
  • Nutritional practices critically influence athletic plasticity and performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide practical nutritional guidelines for athletes.
  • Focus on carbohydrate consumption and fluid intake.
  • Optimize exercise training and sports performance.

Main Methods:

  • Review of research-based nutritional practices.
  • Guidelines focus on carbohydrate intake.
  • Guidelines focus on fluid intake.

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