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Book SynopsisIs your young athlete’s diet helping or hindering? You may be surprised where the difference lies!
Table of Contents Contents
Introduction
Nutrition Is the Secret Weapon
Nutrition and the Young Athlete
Why You Need to Eat Like a Champion
Part I: Nutrition Rules and Regulations
Chapter 1: The Growing Athlete: Body and Brain
Growing for the Gold
Matching Calories for Growth and Sport
When the Growing Gets Tough
Cracking the Brain Code
Chapter 2: The Starting Line-Up: Major Nutrients
Busting the Myths about Carbohydrates
Protein: Getting Past the Hype
Fat Can Be Your Friend
Chapter 3: The Second String: Vitamins and Minerals
The Purpose and Function of Vitamins and Minerals
Critical Vitamins and Minerals for the Young Athlete
Eating a Well-Balanced Diet
The Pros and Cons of Vitamin and Mineral Supplements
Chapter 4: The Relief Pitcher: Fluids and Hydration
Thermoregulation: Keeping Your Body's AC Running
The Dangers of Dehydration
Hydrate for Health
Double-Check Your Hydration Status
What to Drink: The Beverages of Choice
Getting Practical with Healthy Drinks
Part II: Play-by-Play Eating
Chapter 5: Game Plan--One, Two, Three Meals!
Focus on the Family Meal
Making Everyday Food Good Food
The Mealtime Environment: Keeping It Happy
Cooking When Time Is Tight
Getting Meals on the Table
Eating Right When Eating Out
Chapter 6: Take a Time Out--Top Off with Snacks
Snacking for Success
Why Should Athletes Snack?
Who Gets a Snack?
Healthy Snacks Rule!
Snack Recipes for the Athlete
Chapter 7: Foul Play--Supplements and Per7formance Aids
The Scoop on Supplements
The Rolodex of Supplements Used by Young Athletes
Weighing the Risks
Managing Supplements in the Young Athlete
Part III: Clearing the Hurdles
Chapter 8: Getting Off the Bench--Healing the Body with Food
Common Hurdles Set Up by Inadequate Nutrition
Injuries and the Role of Nutrition
Chronic Medical Challenges
Chapter 9: The Special Diet Dilemma
Diets, Dieting, and the Young Athlete
Mainstream Diets--Do They Deliver?
Understanding the Needs of the Vegetarian Athlete
Chapter 10: Changing the
Youth Sports Nutrition Landscape
The Big Offenders
Bucking the System
Notes
Resources
Index
