SOURCES
Listed below are some of the sources that will be used throughout this project. For more information on the history, visit the HOME page or the sources listed at the bottom of the page.
WHY SOME OLYMPIANS CHOOSE TO LOAD UP ON SALAD INSTEAD OF PASTA
HOW MANY CALORIES DO OLYMPIC ATHLETES NEED?
OLYMPIC BODIES: THEY JUST DON'T MAKE THEM LIKE THEY USED TO
DIETS OF ELITE ATHLETES: HAS THE DISCIPLINE OF SPORTS NUTRITION MADE AN IMPACT?
FROM OLYMPIA TO ATLANTA: A CULTURAL-
HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE ON DIET AND ATHLETIC TRAINING
PHELPS' CALORIE COUNT CONTRIBUTES TO MEDAL COUNT
ATHENS ON 5,000 CALORIES A DAY
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A table listing the range of calories, carbohydrate load, and pre-competition nutrient timing of athletes from popular winter sports.
A table listing calorie range, carbohydrate load, and pre-competition nutrient timing for popular summer sports.
Describes the evolution of the bodies of athletes and sports technology through time and the effects it has had on the Olympic games. It compares athletes of the early Olympics and modern Olympics and how sports technology would have affected past Olympians.
Explores diets of ancient Olympians and early modern Olympians, as well as how they have changed through the years.
Uses what information that has been found out about ancient Olympic athletes' diets and training. This article shows when major changes happened with athletes' diets through time.
Explores different types of athletes' diets. This article also identifies athletes who need to meet a weight class in order to compete and shows how unhealthy it can be for them.
Explores Michael Phelps' diet, the amount of calories he consumes and burns during training, and how this affected his performance during the Olympics.
Explores the diet of Olympic weightlifter Shane Harmon.