What is the most common nutrition mistake of track and field athletes?

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  1. National Academy of Sports Medicine
     
    National Academy of Sports Medicine answered:
    Especially in females, the track and field culture tends to overvalue a light weight and many track and field athletes do not eat enough calories for their sport. If you don’t eat enough, you will be chronically fatigued, more prone to injury and will not reach your personal best.
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    Especially in females, the track and field culture tends to overvalue a light weight and many track and field athletes do not eat enough calories for their sport. If you don’t eat enough, you will be chronically fatigued, more prone to... More