General Dietary Recommendations for Elite Athletes

Here is a link to some recent research regarding elite athlete nutrition.  General dietary guidelines also apply to athletes.  With an adequate calorie intake, there is no need for protein supplementation.  Fat intake should be 30% or less of total calories.  Alcohol intake should be minimized.  Adequate carbohydrate intake is important. 

Here is the link:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8303140