To help on-the-go sports parents, here are four important sports nutrition points to remember and some tips on how to plan ahead for the hustle and bustle of the fall sports season:
1. Drink up: I know this is often mentioned, and for good reason. Our bodies are 60% water. We can’t store it, so it’s truly critical that young athletes some of the electrolytes in addition to the fluid lost. Remember that kids don’t always realize they’re dehydrated, so encourage proper hydration before, during and after competition. get enough. If the competition goes longer than an hour, be sure you have a sports drink on hand. This will help replace fluids lost during sports.