Nutrition for Junior Athletes: A practical guide for parents & coaches (Second Edition)

By Howard Hurst

***NEW EDITION - UPDATED & NOW IN FULL COLOUR***

Nutrition for Junior Athletes: A practical Guide (2nd Edition)

Fuelling Young Champions - Help your child unlock peak performance-one bite at a time.

Whether your young athlete is training for football, rugby, gymnastics, swimming, cycling or track, this practical guide delivers science-backed nutrition strategies tailored for growing bodies and active minds.

What's Inside:

- Easy-to-follow meal plans for training, game day, and recovery

- Expert tips on hydration, supplements, weight management and energy balance

- Kid-approved recipes that fuel performance and taste great

- Clear explanations of macronutrients, vitamins and minerals, and their importance for growth, development and sport

Perfect for parents, coaches, and young athletes aged 8-18, this book empowers you to make smart food choices that support growth, strength, stamina, and success.
In addition, this second edition provides updated evidence-based guidance along with new sections on the risks of under fuelling, nutrition and injury, nutrition for the ADHD athlete, safety of caffeine for children, and how to develop good eating habits.

There's also even more tasty recipe ideas to help fuel your young athletes for optimal health and performance. Along with parents and coaches, this is a great reference book for anyone studying on sport science and nutrition courses.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DPQ75MKD
• ISBN13: 9798346455684
• Release Date: December 2024
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"