We know that this is a very sensitive subject that could influence a result or an athlete's medal.' 'People don't know how complex it is to put out safe food. 'To assure that our ingredients are free of steroids and other kinds of chemicals, we are making sure our suppliers have all the certificates that are demanded by our national food and drug agency,' Cordeiro explained.
But the Olympics say ingredients will be checked thoroughly for chemicals and hormones that may affect an athlete's performance. The chefs in Rio's Olympic Village are preparing an insane amount of food - k5UvQ20GSI / EiwVkOBfWpĮarlier this month, the National Football League warned its players that eating food from certain countries could lead to positive results during PED testings.