Anita Bean's Sports Nutrition for Young Athletes

A healthy diet can help the young sports stars of tomorrow fulfil their potential.Around 85% of children regularly take part in sports activities outside lessons. Swimming is the most common activity for girls, with football for boys. 43% of children spend between 1-5 hours per week doing sport outside lessons (Sport England).But as any parent or coach knows, it’s hard to get the right balance, especially if you’re running between school and training sessions. Children don’t always eat, or want to eat, the very foods that will help them compete at the highest level.KEY FEATURES* Designed specifically for sports coaches, teachers, and parents of young people wanting to maximise their sports performance through eating healthily and sensibly.* Discover the snacks and meals that will give them energy, help them keep going through a long training session, or recover afterwards.* Address the critical need to keep hydrated, preventing children from training and competing below par.* Tailored advice for different sports—from running to swimming, gym to dance, and racquet sports to football and rugby.* Learn more about tricky weight issues, myths about body composition, and the warning signs for eating disorders.This is a above all a practical book – written and road tested by bestselling nutrition author Anita Bean, and packed with nutritional tips, eating plans for training and competition, and easy, delicious and nutritious recipes and snacks to give your young sportsperson the competitive edge.