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If you play basketball what should i eat ?

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Dr. Andrew Oswari answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Just eat healthy: There really is no set diet to go on. Eat healthy. Low fat meals. May want to emulate a runners diet since there is so much cardio involved with basketball.

Answered 7/5/2012

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Healthy diet: Aim for at least 5 servings of vegetables & 4 of fruit per day. Use whole grains. Avoid sodas, alcohol & junk carbohydrates. Insure you have adequate protein.

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 1/15/2019

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