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"A Guide to Eating for Sports." //KidsHealth//. 2008. Web. 03 Oct. 2010..

After checking the source, there was no author found. This source is an informational, and a bit persuasive, report on the nutrition of a teenager. It is intended for people who are researching nutrition, but is not an expert in the field. It is for educational purposes. According to this report, athletes need to eat healthy and correctly to reach their peak performance. The author says that athletes should not "diet," unless told by a coach, teacher, or teammate in which case the athlete should check with a doctor first. The author states that athletes who eat too little could possibly break down their muscles rather than build them up. Athletes need more protein than in-active teens, but it is a myth that athletes need large amounts of protein to build large muscles. The other topics covered are the fuel in carbs and fat, and the importance of water and unimportance of supplements. To support the argument, the article states that carbohydrates provide athletes with fuel, and that healthy sources of carbs are fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Fat is also needed for long lasting energy after the body burns through the carbs. Protein is needed, but most teens consume enough protein daily. The article supports it's argument with facts. These facts also support my thesis because it tells what an athlete needs to perform at their peak, and it also talks about what athletes need in comparrison to non-athletes. The research done for this article matches that of the other articles I have received, and is logical. It is clearly presented in bullet points under different subject headings and is well researched. The topic has been addressed clearly and has been supported with facts. This author has clearly explained its bias and supported it with facts. This source is very helpful to my research. From this source I have learned about different types of food that the body needs. I also learned about the types of carbs that the body should take in (whole grains, complex, etc.) and the minerals that the body needs (Calcium, Iron, etc.), and the importance of dairy. This source is a factual source and supports my project by talking about how an athlete needs to intake more calories and substance than an non-athlete.

Reber, Robert J., and Donald K. Layman. "Sports & Nutrition." //University of Illinois Extension//. Web. 12 Oct. 2010. .

Robert J. Reber, one of two authors to this article, is an Associate Professor of Nutrition and an Extension Specialist in Nutrition at the University of Illinois. He received his Ph.D. in Nutrition from the University of Illinois, thus making him an expert on the topic. The second author is Donald K. Layman. Layman is the Professor in Nutrition at the University of Illinois. He received his Ph.D. in Nutrition for the University of Minnesota. This is an informational report about the proper nutrition of an athlete. It is meant to be read by athletes. For one to reach their highest potential, and perform their best, they must perfectly adjust their body and practice good nutrition habits. These authors talk about what is best for the body. To support their thesis, they state that a balanced diet is key to performing best. According to the article, one should avoid hunger during a sporting event, stabilize their blood-sugar levels, hydrate, eat when hungry at game time, and avoid eating foods that easily upset the stomach. Peak performance is a result of healthy eating and exercise. Young athletes have shown to not eat healthy enough or, for that matter, enough food in general. Eating high starch foods has shown to keep energy in the muscles up, which is what athletes need, but they choose to eat high protein foods instead. A normal diet should contain enough protein to support the muscles and development of an athlete, but does not need to be the primary supplement over carbohydrates. The work in this article is very clear and logical. Not only does it match some of my other articles, but it matches my previous thoughts on the matter. The topics are addressed and labeled by page. These authors take an objective stance on whether or not protein is better for the athlete than carbs. They say that carbohydrates are better for the athlete. From this source I learned what an athlete should eat for pre-game snacks and how an athlete can perform at their best. This article supports the fact that there are specific needs of an athlete to perform at their best, and that they cannot just slack off on eating healthy. They need a regimen to eating healthy. This source helped me develop my argument by showing me different perspectives and explained why one way is better than another for athletes who need to eat healthy.