Five Strategies to Help Picky Swimmers Eat Better
Five Strategies to Help Picky Swimmers Eat Better
By Jill Castle, MS, RDN
Samantha had a disdain for many protein foods, and it was becoming a problem. She had to take “her food” to travel meets, had a short list of restaurants where she could eat, and sometimes skipped lunch at school because she “didn’t like it.” She also didn’t care for most fruits and vegetables, and somehow got everyone around her to meet her picky eating requirements.
Let’s face it, picky swimmers are a challenge to feed and fuel.
While picky eating has been traditionally associated with toddlers, more recently, a growing number of older kids are demonstrating picky eating that may hamper their health.
For the swimmer, picky eating can interfere with getting enough calories, protein and key vitamins and minerals in the diet, which may hinder their athletic performance and slow their growth and development.
So what can be done? Of course, the goal is to help the picky swimmer branch out with a variety of food and ensure his nutrient needs are met, no matter how picky he or she is.
Here are 5 strategies that may help:
Let’s face it, picky swimmers are a challenge to feed and fuel.
While picky eating has been traditionally associated with toddlers, more recently, a growing number of older kids are demonstrating picky eating that may hamper their health.
For the swimmer, picky eating can interfere with getting enough calories, protein and key vitamins and minerals in the diet, which may hinder their athletic performance and slow their growth and development.
So what can be done? Of course, the goal is to help the picky swimmer branch out with a variety of food and ensure his nutrient needs are met, no matter how picky he or she is.
Here are 5 strategies that may help:
