How does the energy requirement of an athlete compare to a non-athlete?

Answer 1

In general, sedentary females from 19 to 31 age group consume 2,000 calories per day whereas males need about 2,400 but from 31 to 50 age group sedentary females require 1,800 calories daily and males need 2,200. the enegry of sedentary people is not utilized in work as they don't work hard so their energy is only utilize to sustain their internal body activities. Contrary to them, the ''athletes need'' more ''energy, ''vitamins, minerals and proteins during workouts. More protein is needed to rebuild the muscles ''between'' workouts. Therefore, ''athletes need'' more carbohydrate, fat and protein than ''sedentary'' persons, Mathematically, may be, 4 or 5 times more energy is needed to A athlete as compared to sedentary person.

Answer 2

An athlete needs more energy simply because of the increase in activity. Athletes burn more energy more quickly. A sedentary person needs less energy, because they do less activity.

Answer 3

Except for the cases of sports like Archery or billiards, the energy requirements of an athlete are higher.