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ing thirsty is not an adequate indication that the body needs water. By the time an athlete feels thirsty, he or she already may be behind in replacing
body water. Monitor your fluid loss by weighing before and after exercise. For every two pounds lost, four cups of water are needed.
Beverages containing caffeine, such as cola, coffee, or tea, can increase nervous tension; they also act as a diuretic. Alcoholic beverages should be avoided because they also dehydrate the body.
The real key to top performance, as far as food is concerned, is not what’s eaten or drunk right before
the competition, but what is consumed during the previous weeks and months.
The body needs more than 40 different nutrients. If one is missing or in short supply, it handicaps the others.
All the needed nutrients are available in ordinary foods. With a proper diet, special supplements or
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