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Sports Nutrition - Nutrition and Athletic Performance
Functions and Sources
What food source is the nutrient found in?
A healthy diet follows the basic Food Guide Pyramid. Athletes may need to increase their amounts of certain nutrients for peak performance, as outlined below.
How does the nutrient affect the body?
Read more about this in the section below.