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