Nutrition for Athletes
Strategically planning and timing meals can give the athlete a competitive edge in training and maximize performance in the ring.
The challenges of child and adolescent competitive nutrition:
What, how much and when our athletes eat and drink can make a huge difference in how well they perform, how well they feel, in preventing injury and whether or not they have enough energy to train AND grow at a healthy rate.
Services include:
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Calculation of individual calorie, protein, carbohydrate and fat needs - including separate numbers for different training levels. For example, this is what is needed on an off day, on a 1 hour training day, during training camp, on competition day, etc.
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Specific food examples for how to get to the set calorie, protein, carb and fat needs. Example snack ideas for after practice, for instance.
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Information on the timing of when to eat before and after practice.
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Guidance on hydration
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Support for weight management based on your goals
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Availability to answer simple questions by HIPAA Compliant messaging
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Monitoring grow status to ensure your child is getting enough nutrients
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Problem-solving with any picky eating, poor food choices/habits
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Guidance on shopping and meal planning
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All advice tailored to your child, including consideration of any health concerns or medical conditions