Effects of vegetarianism on athletic performance

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2016 im Fachbereich Sport - Sportmedizin, Therapie, Ernährung, Note: 1,3, Technische Universität München, Veranstaltung: Englisch C1 Master's Gateway, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: The battle between vegetarians and carnivores was already present in the time of dinosaurs. In the modern age, the benefits of vegetarianism are highly praised and are still getting more and more attention. Not only the common health improvements but also the effects on physical and athletic performance in sports are examined and verified by evidence-based researches. The focus on fruits and vegetables concerning athletic performance has already been object of numerous studies and researches.