Healthy Eating for sports by Arthur & Kieran

Did you know the right foods and drinks can help you be a better athlete?

Professional athletes know this is true. In fact, many professional teams employ dietitians and nutritionists - people who know a lot about healthy eating - to help players choose the best foods. Read on to learn how kid athletes can use nutrition to their advantage, just like the pros.

All kids need to eat a variety of healthy foods, and athletes are no different. Everybody needs foods that include:

• Protein (found in meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, beans, nuts, and dairy foods)
• Carbohydrates (fruits, vegetables, and whole grains are the best sources)
• Vitamins (as found in fruits and vegetables, for instance)    
• Minerals like calcium (found in all dairy products)

Kids need some fat, too, but that's not usually difficult to get. It's found in meats, cheeses, nuts, oils, and butter, just to name a few.

Staying fit

Being fit is a way of saying a person eats well, gets a lot of physical activity (exercise), and has a healthy weight. If you're fit, your bodyworks well, feels good, and can do all the things you want to do, like run around with your friends.

Some steps only parents can take - such as serving healthy meals or deciding to take the family on a nature hike. But kids can take charge, too, when it comes to health and staying fit. Also, if you want to keep eating tasty foods, then brush your teeth at least twice a day, in the morning, and before bedtime. Click on the link below, to find out more about healthy eating, how to stay fit for sports and much more about food!

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