Nutrition for Child Athletes

[ALink]

Do children who are involved in sports need a greater amount on vitamins and minerals than those who aren't?

[HealthNut]

"If your child is eating healthy, well-balanced meals and snacks, your child is probably getting the nutrients that he or she needs to perform well in sports."

Quote from this article on the subject: http://kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_fit/fitness/feed_child_athlete.html

[Aaren]

* Vitamins and minerals: Kids need a variety of vitamins and minerals. Calcium and iron are two important minerals for athletes. Calcium helps build strong bones to resist breaking and stress fractures. Calcium-rich foods include dairy products like milk, yogurt, and cheese, as well as leafy green vegetables such as broccoli. Iron helps carry oxygen to all the different body parts that need it. Iron-rich foods include red meat, chicken, tuna, salmon, eggs, dried fruits, leafy green vegetables, and whole grains.
* Protein: Protein is needed to build and repair muscles, but most kids get plenty of protein through a balanced diet. Strong muscles come from regular training and exercise and too much protein can lead to dehydration and calcium loss. Protein-rich foods include fish, lean red meat and poultry, dairy products, nuts, soy products, and peanut butter.
* Carbohydrates: Carbs provide energy for the body. Some diet plans have urged weight-conscious adults to steer clear of carbs, but for a young athlete they're an important source of fuel. There's no need for "carb loading" (eating a lot of carbs in advance of a big game), but without carbs in their diet, kids will be running on empty. When you're choosing carbs, look for whole-grain foods like whole-wheat pasta, brown rice, whole-grain bread and cereal, and plenty of fruits and vegetables.It's important for young athletes to drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration, which can zap strength, energy, and coordination and lead to heat-related illness. Even mild dehydration can affect athletic performance.
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[Alex]

hi buddy,
if ur child is athlete, s/he should take pure vegetarian meals and snacks. these will provide right and lot of vitamins which are need for every athlete to keep balance. child athlete should take pure water also. water provides strong capability to hard work and hard work is necessary for every athlete to be successful.

[dr.pharmacy]

Athletes definitely need a greater amount on vitamins and minerals than those who aren't. But don't insist them to eat more or give them some other way round. They get every thing from their balanced diet.<!-- / message -->

[fresh]

For athletes special attention should be given to their nutritional needs. Adequate amount of proteins, vitamins, fluids, calories etc should be given to an athletic child.

You need to have special consideration for determining the right quantity of nutrition for an athletic child.

[DietGirl]

I find that with my nephew, he had to step up his daily calorie intake because of the amount he was working off.
There was one day when he didn't get enough to eat, and the poor boy nearly fainted!
In my opinion, yes, children involved in sports do have different food requirements.

[john0874]

Many "sports" foods and drinks, like energy bars and gels, are marketed to athletes, but most don't need them to meet their energy needs. While these products don't have magic ingredients that will improve sports performance, they can be handy when kids don't have time for a healthy meal or snack.

[garry.handsome]

well... no special need, my children is athletic athlete

[johndavid1804]

Being an athlete,their is lots of instant energy utilization needed,so one should have more proteineous food in his diet.

[jenny]

http://www.delhimoms.com Links to information on health issues that affect children,
from babies and toddlers to young people. Includes childhood illnesses, accidents and injuries,
obesity and support for children having problems.
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