1. Remind athletes FOOD=FUEL
2. Educate athletes on importance of CARBS, PROTEIN and FAT.
3. Remind athletes to eat frequently throughout the day
4. Ask questions! Did you have a snack? Did you have lunch?
5. Have team bus stop at Fast Food (Quiznos, Subway, Etc) not FAT food
6. Allow kids to see you eating healthy snacks
7. Provide handouts with ideas for parents and kids
8. Encourage parents to provide healthy snacks
9. Drink milk with meals
10. Provide fresh fruit for half-time or breaks
11. When traveling eat meals together
12. Talk to kids about “seasonal” eating
13. Be a role model: eat nutritious foods and maintain a healthy body weight
14. Remind your athletes to pack snacks
15. Provide them with a list of healthy snacks
16. Provide hydration at all practices and events- OR require them to carry a water bottle at all times
17. Encourage athletes to make healthy choices
18. Provide athletes with quick easy ideas
19. Educate athletes on the VITAL importance of eating carbohydrate post practice or event
20. Practice nutrition game plan in practice