2006-11-22 03:07:02 · 9 answers · asked by jim j 2 in Sports ➔ Basketball
If you're young and still growing, you need lots of protein (meat and eggs). A little fat won't hurt you - if you're active, you'll just burn it off. Eat carbohydrates (bread and pasta) for energy. Drink plenty of water and avoid too much sugar, especially high-fructose syrups that you find in soda - that's the worst!
For more info, try this link:
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/
2006-11-22 03:14:36 · answer #1 · answered by bigivima 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically, you need foods which are high in energy that your body can use straight away, like carbs. Stay away from saturated fats and salts, as these will dehydrate your body and affect your endurance.
Sports drinks and snacks wont benefit your performance, so dont just eat them just because they have a brand name on them. Steer clear of soda before a training session and dont drink orange during exercise, only water, as the orange juice upsets the acid in your stomach and will make you feel sick.
Just eat a sensible mix of all types of food and good luck!!!!!
2006-11-22 03:23:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alot of basketball gamers interior the NBA do keep themselves in excellent structure yet they could't proceed playing that lengthy. playing regulary and at a severe element is amazingly a lot no longer conceivable at 50. yet once you're a centre and also you basically want 4 or 5 minutes a sport, then i wager you are able to.
2016-10-16 10:04:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know vegetables are not very popular, but they are important to stay healthy and maintain energy. Eating plenty of fruit is very good. Stay away from the sweet snacks and drink LOTS of water. Eating bananas before playing is good energy food.
2006-11-22 03:12:57 · answer #4 · answered by DJ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eat a lot of chips, candy, energy drinks, beer, oily stuff to keep you in shape. Eggs are really good before a game.
2006-11-22 04:48:44 · answer #5 · answered by nikejdisoccer25 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Despite poular thought caffeine is the worst thing u can do to ur body as n athlete, so stay away!
2006-11-22 03:18:01 · answer #6 · answered by hiya 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all i do is eat to stay in shape like junk food it has helped me be better and stay active otherwise ill be skin
2006-11-22 03:38:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Carbs. Lots of liquids. Make sure you eat those greeny's too because they help with dem zits.
2006-11-22 03:38:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
vegetables, fruits, whole grains.
lots of leafy greens.
avoid fried or sugary food.
2006-11-22 03:15:51 · answer #9 · answered by Sufi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋