R.D. Whether it's training for a soccer game or playing a backyard game of catch, children's athletic performance, development, and growth depend largely on eating the right foods. While the most important part of any athlete's diet is fluids, the type, amount, timing, and even temperature of fluids consumed by a preadolescent child before, during, and after exercise play an especially critical role in maintaining the health and optimal performance of your child athlete.
Many supermarkets have a soup and salad bar with a variety of healthy foods.
When you or your child athlete thinks of food, you should think about carbohydrates, with the primary food sources being the whole-grain products, vegetables, and fruits found at the bottom of the Food Guide Pyramid. All rights reserved.