Proper nutrition, diet, and eating habits contribute to the success of elite athletes. Here are brief summaries of suggestions from several as compiled by STACK, a publisher of material primarily for high school athletes.

• Peyton and Eli Manning: Lighter carb load
• Dwight Howard: Healthy dinner affects performance
• Misty May-Treanor: Bacon isn’t always bad
• Torii Hunter: Breakfast is the foundation of good day
• Allyson Felix: Always good breakfast, often oatmeal
• Von Miller: Carbs that easily break down for fuel
• Chrissie Wellington: Balanced meal

While each of these athletes have slightly different approaches to their pre-game diets, all recognize how pre-competition diet can affect performance.

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