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Rerun image Athletes Need to Eat Fat!

You run or bike competitively and you eat a low-fat diet, but you may be depriving your body of needed dietary fat. Could a little fat jumpstart your workouts?

Physical Fitness Guide

HealthGuides Icon Injuries can keep you down and out. Learn more about your injury, what steps you should take for recovery, and how to prevent it from happening again.

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