"Recent research shows that plant-based diets can help athletes improve their performance by decreasing weight, creating leaner bodies, and improving stamina."

"Recent research shows that plant-based diets can help athletes improve their performance by decreasing weight, creating leaner bodies, and improving stamina." Are we talking pro athletes here? Based on what I have seen, most pro athletes already have a relatively ideal weight and lean bodies. (When it is needed - not a lineman in American Football)