Sentences with phrase «nutrition for younger athletes»

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«Parents, young athletes and coaches should know that one of the most important elements of proper nutrition for sports is timing,» Ina said.

Proper nutrition is crucial for athletic success, but are your young athletes giving their bodies enough time to digest and absorb those vital nutrients before taking the field?

«An appropriate diet for young athletes includes getting adequate complex carbohydrates, a lean protein source, and plenty of fruits and vegetables,» says Roberta Anding, director of sports nutrition at Texas Children's Hospital and a registered dietician.

Previous studies all looked at adults, but never at the 7.8 million high school athletes in the nation — yet nutrition is especially important for these young athletes, whose bodies are still growing while also handling the heavy physical demands of athletics.

Additionally, UKAD will run termly workshops for both students and boarding house parents to promote better engagement with clean sport values and existing practical support for young athletes in areas such as nutrition, physiotherapy and strength and conditioning.