Do Athletes Eat the Same Food Every Day? The Truth About Periodized Nutrition
                                
                                
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                                According to sports nutrition science, the idea that athletes eat the same food every day is a common misconception. Elite athletic diets are highly dynamic, changing based on the intensity of training, competition schedules, and recovery periods, a practice known as nutrition periodization.