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S. Sugasri ¹, U. K. Lakshmi ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore -641 043, IN

Abstract

Cardiovascular diseases have now emerged as the number one kliler in indla. A six foid increase in the incidence of cardiovascular diseases is seen in urban India In the last five decades and a doubling in the prevalence Is seen In rural India In the last three decades', The risk factors of cardiovascular diseases are also on the rise as evidenced by a number of community surveys, in different regions of India, The number of 'hypertensive' Individuals Is expected to raise from 118 million In 2000 to 214 million in 2025 worldwide.

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S. Sugasri ¹, S. Premakumari ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Avinashilingam Deemed University for Women, Coimbatore-641 043, IN

Abstract

'You are what you eat' and 'eat to win’ are popular statements in the athletic world and influence today's sporting population greatly. Proper diet choices are crucial to top-notch their performance contributing to endurance and helping speedy repair of injured tissues. For competitive athletes, the diet must provide the optimal mix of nutrients to fuel their special needs. As the only source of energy, food might hopefully encourage improved efficiency and increase stamina if judiciously selected. Today's athletes involved in many sports activities have developed the habit of restricting energy intake to maintain a low body weight. Energy needs of adolescents vary greatly, depending on the current rate of growth, body size and physical activity. Too low energy intake and unbalanced dietary composition not only interferes with proper body development and health, but also with training and physical performance.

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