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BALANCED DIET FOR ACTIVE INDIVIDUALS
Adequate caloric intake to balance caloric expenditure of training and competition in excess of normal living while maintaining desired body composition or competition weight​
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10-35% protein (1.2-2g/per kg)
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20-35% fat (0.8-1.0g/per kg)
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58-68% carbohydrate (8-10g/kg)
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DRI/RDA for vitamins & minerals
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Fluids adequate to prevent dehydration:2700-3700mL of drinking water per day
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0.1-0.2oz/kg 2 hours prior to exercise;as during exercise, 1.5L postexercise for each kg of body weight lost
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