Arlene is a 16-year old soccer player. She is a mid-field player who needs speed and endurance. She has decreased her carbohydrate intake to 40% of total calories in an effort to decrease weight. She notes fatigue in the middle of her 2 to 3-hour practices and weekend games, which affects her performance. Arlene does not like the taste of sports drinks and wishes to find an alternative. Juice leaves her feeling nauseous and with stomach cramps. Your discussion response must answer/provide the following: a. In your own words, discuss the causes of fatigue in an athlete who is on a low- carbohydrate diet. b. Discuss the dietary suggestions you might give to this athlete to get her back to peak performanca

Arlene is a 16-year old soccer player. She is a mid-field player who needs speed and endurance. She has decreased her carbohydrate intake to 40% of total calories in an effort to decrease weight. She notes fatigue in the middle of her 2 to 3-hour practices and weekend games, which affects her performance. Arlene does not like the taste of sports drinks and wishes to find an alternative. Juice leaves her feeling nauseous and with stomach cramps. Your discussion response must answer/provide the following: a. In your own words, discuss the causes of fatigue in an athlete who is on a low- carbohydrate diet. b. Discuss the dietary suggestions you might give to this athlete to get her back to peak performanca