Young athletes often lack adequate protein in their diets, which should consist mainly of whole, unprocessed foods. Dr. Sims emphasizes that adolescent athletes require more calories to support growth and training. Unlike adults, teenagers need to prioritize fueling for training and performance, as well as their unique growth and development needs.
Tag: youth health
Sleep! My kid was telling me all along, but of course I though I know better!
Research on sleep! Reposting my own post from 5 years ago! Wow, time flies. Today as I write this my oldest is 20, a college athlete,… Read more “Sleep! My kid was telling me all along, but of course I though I know better!”
Children may benefit from father’s exercise habits.
A shocking statistic from 2016 – 45% of all pregnancies in the US are unplanned, makes me wonder how little thought we put into our kids’ future. One… Read more “Children may benefit from father’s exercise habits.”