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Athletes’ Diet: Prevents Students from Feeling Sluggish

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Students who feel sluggish during afternoon class are advised to review their daily habit. Feeling energized and ready for anything that comes your way can be obtained by adapting "zone diet" or Athletes' Diet All macros must be met namely; protein, carbohydrates, and some healthy fat.

The ideal percentage of the 3 combined diet plan or the Athletes' Diet is 30, 30 and 40 percent. Most athletes eat 4 full meals a day considering the daily practice in the field. Vegetables and fresh fruits constitute their balanced diet. Their hydrations sources are water and the energy drink, Gatorade.

Kerby Nixon who used to be University of Texas' basketball player in Dallas still adopts the same lifestyle when it comes to food, drinks, and exercises. He definitely continued to patronize the Athletes' Diet he knew. Performance is enhanced and fast phased recovery period is guaranteed. He needs that for his studies.

Adding to this athlete's diet, Stephen Hargis, who's in junior general studies, add some physical activities to the good habit and making sure he has enough quality sleep. This is possible by switching off mobile devices and the brain when the sleeping time arrives, according to The batt.

According to the survey conducted by a group of A&M professors, the majority of freshmen gained weight after just a year in the university. Only very few lost weight due to other variables at the home front. They need to change to the Athletes' Diet proportioned to their physical activities for better health and nutrition.

Buying snacks in schools and relying on fast foods for lunch are cited to be the cause for the students' weight increase. It is a growing concern that young Americans do not get proper nutrition outside of their homes particularly in schools. Athletes' Diet plan must be introduced in educational facilities, added CNN

Madison Becker, who is theater arts senior, said that she changed her intake by consuming 2 packets of oatmeal for breakfast, some jerky, and cheese which is considered full and just an apple for lunch. Surprisingly, she feels more energized in the classroom with her mini Athletes' Diet!

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