Discuss whether or not a high fat, high protein, low carbohydrate nutrition plan is the best choice for an 800 M track athlete in the following scenario: Kip is an 800 meter track athlete who has read many nutrition books hoping to find the ideal diet for his sport. Based upon his readings, Kip knows that dietary protein is needed to help his muscles recover from training. He is now convinced that a high fat, high protein, low carbohydrate diet may be the best choice. As Kip’s nutrition coach you disagree. Answer the following questions: A. What energy systems does an athlete running the 800m event rely on for energy? B. Bioenergetically, what are the nutrition needs to support energy for Kip’s competition? C. Is Kip on the right track with regard to nutrient intake? D. How would you explain whether or not he should follow this new diet?

Discuss whether or not a high fat, high protein, low carbohydrate nutrition plan is the best choice for an 800 M track athlete in the following scenario: Kip is an 800 meter track athlete who has read many nutrition books hoping to find the ideal diet for his sport. Based upon his readings, Kip knows that dietary protein is needed to help his muscles recover from training. He is now convinced that a high fat, high protein, low carbohydrate diet may be the best choice. As Kip’s nutrition coach you disagree. Answer the following questions: A. What energy systems does an athlete running the 800m event rely on for energy? B. Bioenergetically, what are the nutrition needs to support energy for Kip’s competition? C. Is Kip on the right track with regard to nutrient intake? D. How would you explain whether or not he should follow this new diet?