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b	Candy, sugar, honey	After an initial rise, your blood-sugar level can actually drop below normal, resulting in a sudden feeling of tiredness or fatigue.
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d	Tea, coffee, chocolate, cola	Caffeine consumption leads to dehydration.
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f	Fried foods, high-fat meats, fats, oils, gravies, sour cream, etc.	Fat digests slowly and therefore stays in the stomach longer.
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h	Some raw fruits, vegetables, popcorn, nuts, dry beans and peas	Some of these foods may cause gas and/or an uncomfortable feeling of fullness during the game. An athlete needs to avoid the foods that give him or her problems.
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j	Any new food	Don't experiment with new foods right before an event. If you experience any adverse reactions, your body has little time to recover.
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l	Fruit-flavored drinks	Many drinks contain little fruit juice and a lot of sugar. Read the label.
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n	Next: Eating at All Day Events

 

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