Clin Sports Med. 1999 Jul; 18(3): 703-11.

Dietary examples. A practical approach to feeding athletes.

Bloch TD, Wheeler KB.

Ross Products Division, Abbott Laboratories, Columbus, Ohio, USA.

This article provides practitioners with meal plan samples at four calorie levels as a guide for planning athletes' food choices. Many good and practical publications are available for trainers and dietitians who assist athletes in their nutritional plans. The two primary needs of people with increased physical activity are increased energy and fluid intakes. As illustrated in this article, these energy needs can be met fairly easily at various calorie levels with a meal plan. For individual requirements, athletes should consult with health care professionals for calorie and fluid requirements.