Why Do Athletes Need To Eat Protein?

As quoted in the Mediterranean dictionary, protein is defined as a substance found in foods such as meat, milk, eggs and beans. It is an important part of the human diet and nutrition is the process of eating the right food so you can grow properly and be healthy. So protein nutrition is the intake of proteinous foods to help with the growth of the body. Most athletes consume a lower amount of protein during breakfast than during lunch and dinner which should be changed. The main issue should be to know when and how athletes need to consume protein.
The keynote speaker (Vanessa Duncan) spoke on how athletes compete in high performing environments for 4 to 5 years and that not all these athletes have nutrition support. So as a nutritionist or a sport scientist you should know that when an athlete comes to meet you to help them in the improvement of their performance, you shouldn’t only look at the physical aspect but also the nutritional aspect. By just changing the …show more content…
When it comes to digestion there are a lot of issues with protein supplements such as gas, cramps, tiredness, and migraines. The literature has shown that if someone is going through any of these symptoms it is due to the lactose (which is found in the protein supplement). For a growing adolescent having a lot of protein In your body is really good to help the bones and tissues to grow, then for someone who wants to start a workout program such a person would need more protein in their system because they have to build their body up. When you now start getting use to the workout your body gets use to the exercises you’re doing and you can see the result. People who are in recovery of a sport injury frequently need to be having a lot of protein in their body for faster and better