Healthy Eating for Athletic Teenagers

Monday, May 2, 2011

Why is it important for a teenager to eat healthy foods?

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             It is vital that teens do the best they can to properly fuel and nourish their bodies. During these teenage years, the food t...

How do you determine the recommended daily calorie requirement for a teenager?

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So what is a calorie anyway? A calorie is actually a measurement of energy. It is defined as the energy needed to increase the tem...

What is the importance of carbohydrate, protein and fat for an active teen?

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Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are important nutrients for growth, metabolism, and other things for your body to run smoothly.  All of t...

What specific foods should you limit or avoid?

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What you eat highly affects how you preform . Highly salted foods, sugary foods, fatty and fired food, and caffeine my lower an athletes per...

Three-day Meal Plan

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*Throughout the day, it is important for athletes to constantly drink water* Day 1: Breakfast: - 1 cup of orange juice - 2 scrambled ...

Bibliography

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http://www.livestrong.com/article/413268-importance-of-healthy-eating-for-teens/ http://www.childrenshospital.org/az/Site988/mainpageS988P0...
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