RT Book, Section
A1 Desbrow, Ben
A1 Leveritt, Michael
A2 Burke, Louise
A2 Deakin, Vicki
A2 Minehan, Michelle
SR Print(0)
ID 1185564838
T1 Nutritional Issues for Young Athletes: Children and Adolescents
T2 Clinical Sports Nutrition, 6e
YR 2021
FD 2021
PB McGraw Hill Education (Australia) Pty Ltd
PP New York, NY
SN 9781743767900
LK accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1185564838
RD 2024/04/16
AB The  prospect  of  sporting  success  is  appealing  to  many  young  athletes  and  their  families.  Organised  sport  provides  several  benefits  to  young  people,  including  regular  physical  activity,  social  interaction  and  the  development  of  confidence  and  self-esteem.  Indeed,  a  commitment  to  regular  physical  activity  is  promoted  in  population  dietary  guidelines,  regardless  of  age.  While  population  dietary  guidelines  and  nutrient  reference  values  are  appropriate  for  addressing  the  micronutrient  and  energy  requirements  of  children  and  adolescents  involved  in  most  sports,  those  involved  in  high-intensity  sports  training  programs  have  higher  nutrient  and  energy  requirements.  The  basic  principles  of  sports  nutrition  recommended  to  adult  athletes  also  apply  to  younger  athletes.