Summer Nutrition Tips for Youth and Teen Athletes
Summer Nutrition Tips for Youth and Teen Athletes
From TrueSport
Conventional wisdom would say summer is the time when kids eat the healthiest and have the lowest risk of gaining weight. After all, it’s sunny and warm outside, kids are playing or going to camps during the day, and all the best fruits and vegetables are in season and easy to get.
However, according to a 2016 study by The Obesity Society, obesity rates in young elementary students increased during summer breaks!
Although, youth athletes are at lower risk of gaining weight during summer break due to their high activity level, there are still some important nutritional tips to consider for a healthy and active summer break.
