How To Get Young Swimmers To Eat Well
How To Get Young Swimmers To Eat Well
By Jill Castle, MS, RD
Parents and coaches want their swimmers to feel good, eat well and perform to their best ability. But that’s not always easy to accomplish when you have growing bodies, different food preferences and developmental influences to consider.
At a recent swim meet, I heard a variety of food complaints from parents:
“Sarah didn’t eat at all during the meet!”
“Every time I saw Sam, he was at the concession stand eating fruit snacks. He had at least 3 bags this afternoon!”
“Emily had a stomachache all morning. I think she ate too much for breakfast.”
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At a recent swim meet, I heard a variety of food complaints from parents:
“Sarah didn’t eat at all during the meet!”
“Every time I saw Sam, he was at the concession stand eating fruit snacks. He had at least 3 bags this afternoon!”
“Emily had a stomachache all morning. I think she ate too much for breakfast.”
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