are carbohydrates, protein and fat. Let’s take them one at a time. Carbohydrates are our main source of energy. There are two types: simple carbs (such as sugar, found in sweets, jam and desserts) and complex carbs (found in cereals, bread, rice, potatoes and pasta
groups generally consume well above this recommended protein intake, athlete or not. Therefore the adequacy of protein intake is not a concern for most triathletes. There is plenty of protein in cereals, breads, pastas, grains, legumes, nuts and dairy
