Overview
***NEW EDITION - UPDATED & NOW IN FULL COLOUR*** Good nutrition is crucial for the growth and development of children. This is particularly true for youth athletes who also need to fuel exercise along with growth. However, it can confusing to know what to feed them and when. Busy lifestyles also present challenges for parents and coaches when planning meal. This book provides an easy to follow guide to help parents and coaches determine exactly how much food and drink to provide, what type of foods and when to feed their aspiring athletes and how to optimise nutrition before, during and after exercise. The information in this book is supported by the most up-to-date scientific research and covers topics including: macronutrient and micronutrient needsweight managementeating disordershydrationsupplements and ergogenic aidsnutritional timingThis second edition provides updated information and research along with additional sections on relative energy deficiency in sport (REDs), nutrition and injury, nutrition for the ADHD athlete, safety of caffeine for children, and how to develop good eating habits. In addition, there are also now even more tasty recipes ideas to help fuel your young athletes for optimised health and performance. Along with parents and coaches, this is a great reference book for any students studying on sport science and nutrition courses.
- | Author: Howard Hurst
- | Publisher: Independently Published
- | Publication Date: Dec 05, 2024
- | Number of Pages: 222 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-13: 9798346455684
