Study on the Use of Vegetables and Fruits in Athlete's Nutrition

Abstract

Eating fruits and vegetables can cover 90-95% of vitamin C and 60-80% of the vitamin A needs of an adult living in normal environment who practice a profession requiring a moderate energy consumption. This is also true for athletes in recovery phase. The present paper presents a study about the use of vegetables and fruits in the diet of athletes.

Keywords

• vegetables
• fruits
• athletes nutrition
• athletes rations