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Informationen zum Autor JILL CASTLE MS, RDN, CDN, is a registered dietitian and child nutrition expert. A contributor to SportingKid magazine, a representative to the Youth Sports Safety Alliance, and the mother of four young athletes, she writes about sports nutrition for websites and sports organizations. She is the coauthor of Fearless Feeding . Klappentext Is your young athlete's diet helping or hindering? You may be surprised where the difference lies! Zusammenfassung It’s hard keeping up with the nutritional needs for kids, and even harder getting them to actually eat many of these foods. Learn how to get your athlete on the right track. With athletic kids, there’s even more to pay attention to! Most young athletes are not eating properly to compete--too many convenient but empty calories that are doing them more harm than good. As a result, these young athletes are losing energy when they should be increasing it, feeling deterred when they should be motivated, and decreasing muscle mass when they need it more than ever. Fortunately, with the right nutrition, young athletes can increase their energy, bolster their motivation, gain muscle mass, overcome fatigue, and improve their performance. Registered dietitian and childhood nutrition expert Jill Castle has written this must-read resource for every parent of active kids ages eight through eighteen. In Eat Like a Champion , parents will find help in: Tailoring diets for training, competition, and even off-season Finding the best food options, whether at home or on the go Addressing counterproductive or unhealthy patterns Understanding where supplements, sports drinks, and performance-enhancing substances do--and don’t--fit in Complete with charts, recipes, and practical meal and snack ideas that can help athletic youngsters eat to win, Eat Like a Champion just may be the difference-maker in your athlete’s next game! Inhaltsverzeichnis Contents Introduction Nutrition Is the Secret Weapon Nutrition and the Young Athlete Why You Need to Eat Like a Champion Part I: Nutrition Rules and Regulations Chapter 1: The Growing Athlete: Body and Brain Growing for the Gold Matching Calories for Growth and Sport When the Growing Gets Tough Cracking the Brain Code Chapter 2: The Starting Line-Up: Major Nutrients Busting the Myths about Carbohydrates Protein: Getting Past the Hype Fat Can Be Your Friend Chapter 3: The Second String: Vitamins and Minerals The Purpose and Function of Vitamins and Minerals Critical Vitamins and Minerals for the Young Athlete Eating a Well-Balanced Diet The Pros and Cons of Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Chapter 4: The Relief Pitcher: Fluids and Hydration Thermoregulation: Keeping Your Body's AC Running The Dangers of Dehydration Hydrate for Health Double-Check Your Hydration Status What to Drink: The Beverages of Choice Getting Practical with Healthy Drinks Part II: Play-by-Play Eating Chapter 5: Game Plan--One, Two, Three Meals! Focus on the Family Meal Making Everyday Food Good Food The Mealtime Environment: Keeping It Happy Cooking When Time Is Tight Getting Meals on the Table Eating Right When Eating Out Chapter 6: Take a Time Out--Top Off with Snacks Snacking for Success Why Should Athletes Snack? Who Gets a Snack? Healthy Snacks Rule! Snack Recipes for the Athlete Chapter 7: Foul Play--Supplements and Per7formance Aids The Scoop ...
