Part of their training is their nutrition, said Sarah Wick, a sports dietitian. They need to know just what nutrition they need, and when they need it. High-performance athletes require plenty of carbohydrates for energy and enough protein to repair their muscles and recover between workouts.
Still, that doesn't mean they're eating only health foods. Usain Bolt ate 100 McDonalds chicken nuggets each day at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, a familiar food he knew his stomach could handle, and went on to win three gold medals.
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