Given Emma's training and diet habits, it is likely that Emma: Does not eat enough protein Does not eat enough iron Eats enough vitamins and minerals Does not eat enough fat Eats too much sodium

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Emma is a 19-year-old national level elite triathlete, and she trains about 25 hours per week with 5 hours as strength exercises. Her BMI is 20, and her percent body fat is 15%. She eats a varied diet but does not like fruits and vegetables and tends to focus on carbohydrate-rich foods and meat and cheese, but because of her schedule, she eats irregularly and eats out a lot, tending towards sandwiches and wraps.

Given Emma's training and diet habits, it is likely that Emma:
Does not eat enough protein
Does not eat enough iron
Eats enough vitamins and minerals
Does not eat enough fat
Eats too much sodium
Transcribed Image Text:Given Emma's training and diet habits, it is likely that Emma: Does not eat enough protein Does not eat enough iron Eats enough vitamins and minerals Does not eat enough fat Eats too much sodium
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Fruits and vegetables are known to provide carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fibre etc which work together and serves as energy and helps in the prevention of injuries and aids in recovery process in case of atheletes.

But instead she eats carbohydrate rich food and meat and cheese, sandwiches and wraps.

Both meat and cheese are high in calories, proteins and saturated fats.

Sandwiches and wraps are considered as sodium rich foods.

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