Extracurricular activities may make life so busy that you simply don't take the time to eat. After-school practice sessions may be so exhausting that you feel too tired to eat. But you must take the time to eat the right foods. Don't let fourth-quarter fatigue caused by poor eating hurt your performance. Eating a balanced diet that has plenty of starch keeps muscle energy up.
Many young athletes eat more foods high in protein instead, and that's a mistake.
A normal diet contains enough protein to support the added muscle growth and development of a young athlete.