Sports Nutrition Tips for Young Athletes

04/12/2012

Make sure your child drinks enough fluids
Children have special fluid needs. Compared to adults, kids are more likely to suffer a heat illness when exercising in the heat.

Why Fat is Important in the Diet

04/12/2012

Fat is frequently disparaged as a cause of rising obesity rates and problems associated with extra weight, such as heart disease, high cholesterol and diabetes, making many people think they need to avoid fat. In fact, fats are important in your diet for a number of reasons.

Heat Related Illness

4/9/2012

During Spring and Summer we are more susceptible to heat related illness or “hyperthermia” especially during exercise. Heat related illness can range from mild discomfort to extremely dangerous with symptoms such as unconsciousness and even death in very severe cases. Different factors can increase your risk so it is important to educate yourself on the ways to best avoid it, and perhaps even more important what to do if it does occur.

Food Labeling

03/30/2012

Labels give you information that can help you decide what to choose as part of an overall healthy eating plan. Checking the labels on foods can alert you when a food is high in something like sugar so you can be prepared to make tradeoffs.

Food Safety

03/28/2012

CLEAN: Wash hands and surfaces often.
SEPARATE: Don't cross-contaminate.
COOK: Cook to the right temperature.

Female Athlete Triad

03/26/2012

Sports and exercise are part of a balanced, healthy lifestyle. Some girls who play sports or exercise intensely are at risk for a problem called female athlete triad.

Avoiding Sports Injuries

03/23/2012

Sports injuries are unfortunately common during the spring season. Common injuries include overuse injuries such as tendinitis of the shoulder and elbow, as well as sprains and strains of ligaments and muscles.

Sports Nutrition Basics for Swimmers

03/19/2012

The three most important principles of sports nutrition for swimming are to stay hydrated; to provide fuel for your muscles; and to promote optimal recovery after practices, workouts, and swimming events.

Getting the Team Involved in Nutrition

03/15/2012

For team sports it is not enough for just a few players to make nutrition and hydration part of their training. In the last few minutes of the game or match it is important that everyone is still fueled and ready to play.

Nutrition for Tennis Players

03/13/2012

Tennis great Bjorn Borg once characterized a tennis match as "a thousand little sprints." In order to succeed in tennis, players need to sustain the quick anaerobic movements required by the sport for matches that can last several hours.

After Work-Out Snack Ideas

03/09/2012

You've just finished a tough workout and your body is screaming for some nourishment.