Nutritional RequirementsNutrition is important to any elite sport and athletes must take care when planning their diet to ensure enough energy is provided to their body and that they eat for recovery to reduce fatigue (AIS Sports Nutrition, 2009). It's essential that all food groups are included in the diet and that enough nutrients are consumed to maintain health (Cara Zolinsky, 2012). Hydration is also essential to swimmers as it helps their body perform at its peak condition during training and competition (Swimfood, 2012).
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Proper hydration and nutrition is essential for peak training and competition performance. |