Recommended intake varies depending on the individual and the event. Recommended intake is between 5 and 7 g/kg/d. Recommended intake is between 1.2 and 1.7 g/kg/d.
The remainder of kcals should be consumed as fat with an emphasis on heart-healthy fats.
COMMON NUTRITIONAL CONCERNS
Body Composition and Weight Loss Jumpers are encouraged to have a low percentage of body fat. T ere is a performance disadvantage to hav- ing excess body fat because fat represents non–force-producing mass. A weight-loss plan must allow for suffi cient carbohydrate and protein to support training as well as weight (fat) loss.
High-Fat Diets T rowers have a tendency to have high-fat diets. Such diets may also be high in saturated fat. All athletes should be aware of the advantages of consuming heart-healthy fats and should be encouraged to substitute such fats for saturated fats. If weight loss is desired, reducing dietary fat would be appropriate.
Fluid Intake Several factors unique to track and fi eld contribute to dehydration, including unsupervised workouts (which places the responsibility for hydration on the athletes), limited availability of fl uids at the training facility, frequent travel from cool environments to hot climates with little time to acclimate to the change in temperature, increased fl uid loss during air travel due to the low humidity in an airplane cabin, and the competitive nature of the sport, which might push an athlete to exercise even when dehydrated. Fluid loss must be balanced with fl uid intake.