Fueling Young Athletes

Young athletes are always on the go. School, family, and sports eat up a lot of time. For parents and coaches, it can be a challenge to make sure kids are eating healthfully enough to perform at their best on and off the field. <i>Fueling Young Athletes</i> provides the help you need. </p> In this practical guide, Heather Mangieri--a sport dietitian and mother of three active kids--breaks down the nutrition needs of young athletes and explains what the latest research suggests.

You`ll analyze current eating habits and preferences and how and where these can be improved.

You`ll learn how healthier meals and snacks can equate to improved performance while still being convenient and appetizing. </p> <i>Fueling Young Athletes</i> addresses the issues that families and athletes most often face, such as late-night practices, inconvenient school lunchtimes, demanding tournament schedules and travel leagues, and lack of sleep.

Best of all, you`ll find a collection of easy recipes for smoothies and sport drinks, all with common ingredients and nutrition information. </p> Weight management, supplementation, fueling, hydration--it`s all here. <i>Fueling Young Athletes</i> is practical and realistic.

If you are a parent or coach, it`s the one guide you should not be without. </p>