Seven Signs the Young Swimmer Isn't Eating Enough Food
Seven Signs the Young Swimmer Isn’t Eating Enough Food
By Jill Castle, MS, RDN
Food is fuel. Just like a car needs fuel to operate, so does the body. Without enough food, changes happen in the body affecting a number of daily functions, including athletic performance. Young swimmers may be at risk for under-eating or poor eating. Combine these with the high calorie demand of swimming and ongoing growth and it’s easy to see that low food intake can be a real problem.
These 7 signs may signal the young swimmer needs more food:
These 7 signs may signal the young swimmer needs more food:
