Restrictions on new food and drinks for an athlete

• They vary in caloric content, taste, texture, size, and nutrient content.
• It is important for an athlete to experiment with various products during practice and not during competition.
• An athlete should not try new foods, energy bars, energy gels, or sports drinks for the first time before or
  during a major competition or event.
• This may result in gastrointestinal problems, causing impaired athletic performance.