Anita Bean's Sports Nutrition for Young Athletes

A healthy diet is essential for young sports stars to fulfill their potential, and Sports Nutrition for Young Athletes provides practical advice to sports coaches, teachers, and parents on how to maximize their sports performance through eating healthily and sensibly. It covers specific nutritional requirements for different sports, weight issues, body composition myths, and eating disorders, and includes nutritional tips, eating plans, and delicious recipes and snacks to give young sportspeople the competitive edge.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 19 May 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

A healthy diet is crucial for nurturing the potential of young sports stars, as approximately 85% of children engage in sports activities outside of school. Swimming is the most popular sport among girls, while football is favored by boys. However, achieving the right balance between sports and education can be challenging, particularly for parents and coaches who juggle between school and training sessions. It is common for children to struggle with eating the necessary foods that will support their highest level of performance, such as snacks and meals that provide energy, sustain their endurance during long training sessions, and aid in recovery. Additionally, maintaining hydration is essential, but many children may not consume enough water, leading to subpar training and competition.

To address this need, Sports Nutrition for Young Athletes provides comprehensive guidance for sports coaches, teachers, and parents of young individuals seeking to optimize their sports performance through healthy and sensible eating habits. The book delves into specific nutritional requirements for various sports, ranging from running to swimming, gym workouts to dance, racquet sports to football and rugby. It also dispels myths about body composition and raises awareness about the warning signs of eating disorders.

Above all, this book is practical, written by bestselling nutrition author Anita Bean, and filled with valuable nutritional tips, eating plans for training and competition, and easy, delicious, and nutritious recipes and snacks to give young sportspeople a competitive edge. By implementing these strategies, parents and coaches can help their children develop a balanced diet that supports their athletic pursuits, enabling them to reach their full potential and excel in their chosen sports.

Weight: 400g
Dimension: 233 x 156 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399404808