Bearing safety measures in mind Above all else, your personal safety should always be the major consideration before you decide to engage in a team sports such as basketball. The best thing that you can do to stay safe is to research about the basketball first so you will have an idea how it is played. GETTING STARTED Whether you are playing to lose weight or just to have fun, there are some considerations first before you finally decide to engage with the sport. Before buying all the gear needed for playing basketball, you must determine first the real reasons why you want to engage in sport. For some, they play basketball because they want to lose weight while for others, it s because they enjoy playing with others. If you are still young, you may want to try joining summer camps with good coaches that handle people your age to give you the basics of what you need to learn about this sport. You can also learn a lot from watching the games live or even on TV. You will get pointers on what to do in various situations that may occur while the game is on. And, there are also those that are aimed towards increasing energy levels or increasing the muscle reaction to certain activities such as playing basketball. No matter which one you choose, rest assured that you can benefit from it once used in moderation. Aside from delivering essential vitamins and minerals and increasing energy, the following are other benefits of health drinks when you are playing basketball: It satisfies the hunger and gives a sense of fullness. According to International Federation of Basketball (FIBA), more than 300 million people play basketball around the world. Also in 2001 report of National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA), it says that more than 28 million Americans played basketball. With two baskets and more than two players play the game, how does exactly a basketball is being played? Rich sources of protein are lean turkey, fish with least amount of fat, like Halibut, tuna and cod, eggs, meat, dairy products, some vegetables like peanuts, soya and asparagus. Fat- it is still needed, but all you need to consume would be low-fat foods like fish and nuts. The amount of carbohydrates and protein that nutritionists recommend may differ, but generally these two are what basketball players need more.