Food and Health

 


Carbohydrate

    Carbohydrate provides young volleyball players large energy to support growth as it stimulates muscle building.
     

Protein

    The use of protein and amino acid supplements by athletes is common, despite the lack of well-controlled clinical studies to justify their use.
     

Fat

    Apart from protein and carbohydrate, fat can be used to provide additional energy.
     

Vitamins & Minerals

    Vitamins and minerals play an important role in the metabolism of protein, carbohydrate, and lipids and in muscle function.
     

Fluid

    Fluid is an important component of all species. But do you recognize that body fluid can be easily lost by exercises?
     

General Recommendation

    Here we have a general recommendation about what we should eat & drink before, during and after a competition.
     

    This is a balanced diet pyramid for most people. Take a look!!

 


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