Why is sport nutrition or diet important in football?

* Food provides us with energy for our muscles, brain and other organs. Football requires plenty of exercise, and therefore it is important to have energy available to us during the game. The energy available to us at any particular time depends on our blood sugar levels .
* If we over-eat, we become over-weight. The heavier we are, the more work our muscles have to do to take us the same distance. This reduces our stamina, and our ability to accelerate quickly. If we under-eat, we can become weak and our overall health can decline, because we are not getting enough nutrients.
* A healthy diet improves our general level of health, and can help us recover more quickly from injuries.
* Along with a program of fitness training, our diet can help us develop stamina and improve athletic performance.
* Diet is essential for our growth, and development.


Konstantinos Giagkou, class B1