Diet of a Runner

1. Eating enough carbohydrates before, during and after exercise helps to maintain energy level, ______fatigue during exercise
4. For longer training hours, drinking _______ drinks is recommended
6. _______ are the building blocks of body muscles and tissues
8. Chocolate milk replenishes _______ as well as provides the proteins needed for muscle recovery and repair
9. And example of good post-exercise drink is _______ milk
10. Food should be taken within ______ hour of completion of exercise to aid recovery
12. _______ is important in an athlete's diet as it provides energy, fat-soluble vitamins and essential fatty acid.
15. Best fuel source for working muscles

2. Carbohydrates as the main fuel source would help maintain __________ level for a longer period of time
3. Increased requirements of proteins are usually met through increased _______ intake
5. Fats should be eaten in _________
7. _________ helps to increase rate of recovery
11. Eating enough carbohydrates help support _________
13. The body should be adequately _______ when starting a run
14. Runners need protein to ________ muscles after workout