Sports nutrition

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Across
  1. 3. Chemical substances like sodium and potassium that maintain fluid balance
  2. 6. The body’s ability to perform physical activity for long periods
  3. 8. The body’s main source of quick energy during exercise
  4. 10. A mineral important for oxygen transport in blood.
  5. 13. Loss of body fluids during intense exercise.
  6. 14. A drink containing electrolytes and carbohydrates used by athletes.
Down
  1. 1. A condition caused by lack of sufficient nutrients in athletes.
  2. 2. Natural body fuel stored in adipose tissue.
  3. 4. Vitamins that help in energy metabolism during exercise.
  4. 5. The recovery process after exercise that restores energy stores
  5. 7. A meal eaten before exercise to supply energy.
  6. 9. The process of taking in fluids to maintain body water balances
  7. 11. The storage form of glucose in muscles and liver.
  8. 12. Nutrient responsible for muscle repair and growth.