| A basketball player should eat healthy not just for the | | | | responsible for paving the increase of strength and |
| game but for his overall health. But since the sport | | | | muscle mass through exercise. Protein is found in fish, |
| burns a lot of energy, players should eat more foods | | | | eggs, dairy products, milk, and meat. There are also |
| that contain the right nutrients that will give him the | | | | kinds of vegetables that are rich in protein. These are |
| energy to sustain his fuel requirement - but still | | | | leguminous plants or plants which grow on the vine or |
| balanced to attain optimum use. | | | | climbing pea or bean such as peanuts, soya, and |
| There are 2 basic food groups that a basketball player | | | | asparagus. Protein should supply 10 percent of our |
| should eat: protein and carbohydrates. | | | | energy needs. |
| Proteins - are the building blocks of the body which is | | | | |