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Fitness on a Plate is the must-have guide to nutrition and healthy eating for anyone leading an active life. From the keen sportsperson to the occasional gym-goer, Anita Bean gives clear, easy to follow advice on how to achieve a balanced diet. People who exercise need to adapt their diets to make sure they are getting all the right nutrients, and to ensure that they have energy before a workout and recover quickly afterwards. With question and answer sections, tips, case studies and chapters on specific sports such as cycling and swimming, this is the indispensable guide for anyone who believes you are what you eat!