Nutrition guidelines can be confusing—particularly for athletes who need more energy, nutrients, fluids, and electrolytes than the general population. As a registered dietitian and VIS Expert, I see a lot of athletes cutting out certain foods in an attempt to give themselves an ‘edge’ when in reality it usually contributes to overall underfueling and decreased performance. This can be a slippery slope. ““I see a lot of athletes cutting out sweets in...