Protein Diets? Fat Chance!

Whether it's the Atkins Diet, the Zone Diet, Protein Power or any number of low-carbohydrate/high-protein diets being touted today, more and more athletes are cutting carbs and eating more meat, fish, poultry and dairy products to try and decrease their fat levels and stay competitive.

How do protein diets affect athletes aside from weight loss?

The article continues with an explanation of how the body works during tennis matches, the energy systems called on during play, and then summarizes 10 dangers cited by the USTA Sport Science Committee which result from athletes eating high-protein diets, including dehydration, lack of calories, osteoporosis, sugar cravings, etc.