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Meals for young athletes

17.03.2023

We will advise you on how to make a proper diet! Healthy nutrition and regeneration are very important for the development of a young athlete.

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Meals for young athletes

Young athletes, often consume fast-food, sugary sodas that have nothing to do in their nutrition. Food is part of the family culture, and therefore every parent should be interested in the diet of their child. The easiest thing to do is to set an example, to optimise the amount of sweets and the aforementioned foods.
What to focus on in the nutrition of children and adolescents?
4-12 years
- daily consumption of fruit and vegetables
- enough good quality protein, which is essential for the child's development
- the total energy needs of children at this age range from 1200 kcal to 2000 kcal and increase with age
- However, depending on the level of physical activity, they can be even higher, so it is definitely not advisable to limit the nutrient intake of children who play sports to high-quality foodsWe will advise you on how to design a proper diet

Healthy nutrition and recovery are very important for the development of a young athlete.

Young athletes, often consume fast-food, sugary sodas that have no place in their nutrition. Food is part of the family culture and therefore every parent should be concerned about their child's diet. The easiest thing to do is to set an example, to optimise the amount of sweets and the aforementioned foods.

What to focus on in the nutrition of children and adolescents?

  • daily consumption of fruit and vegetables
  • getting enough good quality protein, which is essential for a child's development
  • children's total energy needs range from 1200 kcal to 2000 kcal and increase with age
  • however, depending on the level of physical activity, they can be even higher, so it is certainly not advisable to limit the nutrient intake of children who play sport to high-quality foods

 

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