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Resting Energy Expenditure

The Gatorade Sports Science Institute measured the resting energy expenditure in over 100 teen athletes across eight sports to better understand the average starting point for daily calorie intake in athletes.

This video explains the importance of understanding caloric intake on rest days versus performance days and how athletes can fuel properly for training and recovery.

November 03, 2023
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