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Players and coaches of Plateau United Football Club of Jos were given a talk on Nutrition in sports as competition for places in the Nigeria Professional Football League intensifies.
Head of the team’s Medical Department, Dr William Golit said the talk became necessary for health and growth.
This was contained in a statement by Albert Dakup, Media Officer, Plateau United Football Club of Jos to Apex News Exclusive.
Dr. Golit explained that peak performance in Sports involves more than just talent and training stressing that adequate nutrition can make a world of difference in sports also know as invisible training.
He disclosed that nutrition can help optimise health performance and recovery noting that sports nutrition enhances performance and health maintenance of the athlete
Golit who is a Consultant with the Plateau State Specialists Hospital , Jos advocated nutrients and fluids for footballers saying appropriate nutrition complement training and recovery , enhances training adaptations, as well as reduces the risk of injury and illness.
While classifying food as macro , micro and water , Golit said these are needed in the right proportion to give players maximum performance adding that lack of adequate fluid during matches can lead to muscles fatigue and shock.
He advised players to take more of light food and fluids especially sports drinks during match days , to enable them relax their muscles as it enhance their performance.
