Objectives
After you have completed this section, you will be able to:
- Describe ergogenic aids and drugs used in athletics and how they may be of risk to your health.
- Analyze common dietary practices of body builders and weight lifters.
- Identify at least three dietary supplements used in sports and relate their use to sound nutrition principles.
- Define the importance of protein, vitamin, and mineral supplements in sports nutrition and if they are needed.
- Comprehend the role of body fat in athletes and recommended levels.