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What runner Jess Hull and weightlifter Kiana Elliott eat and why — and what we can learn from it

What does an athlete need to eat for peak performance? It depends on the sport and the person, but nutritionist Sally Walker (centre) helps walk us through it. (ABC News)

Just like filling up a car, our bodies need fuel to perform. And the type of fuel matters too – clearly an unleaded car won't function on diesel.

Olympian Jessica Hull runs about 130 kilometres every week. When you break that down, it is 18 to 20 kilometres each day.

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