Full power on an empty stomach?
Sports Kids Need FOOD!
Marion Hauser, M.S.,R.D.
Nicole Baird

If you have children active in school sports or activities, chances are you are going to be cheering them on an auditorium or playing field. The pressure put on kids to play his or her best, along with achieving high grades in academics, is intense. Make sure your child is properly fueled for the challenge, including food and drink.

On the playing field, or during activities, encourage water intake, or water and Gatorade for high intensity sports. Dehydration and failure to replenish electrolytes will cause kids to become warn out. Supply your child with ample water and/or sports drinks for refueling during the game. Don’t count on the coaches or school to provide these things. Also, consider sending your child to school with 2 nutritious meals (including beverages) if he or she is involved in sports or after school activities. If your child purchases his or her lunch educate your child as to wise food purchases. Encourage a quality protein source with each meal such as eggs, beef, or chicken. Also, encourage fresh fruit and vegetables with each meal. Discourage refined carbohydrates and sugars being the foundation of each meal such as pizza and soda.

Kids want to think they are invincible. But they can exhibit symptoms of hypoglycemia such as irritability, weakness, inability to focus when he or she hasn’t eaten in a few hours.

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