On Tuesday January 26, I am hosting a live and free Teleseminar with Chris to answer ANY and ALL of your questions related to young athlete nutrition.
EVENT: Young Athlete Nutrition
DATE & TIME: Tuesday, January 26th at 8:00pm Eastern
FORMAT: Simulcast! (Attend via Phone or Webcast — it’s your choice)
TO ATTEND THIS EVENT, CLICK THIS LINK NOW…
—-> http://www.AttendThisEvent.com/?eventid=10949619
Now, in the meantime, I need you to go to ask any question you have about Nutrition.
Any question.
I’ll ask your questions to Chris live on the Teleseminar.
Now, I’m also giving away a few copies of the Youth Nutrition Specialist certification for free!
And all you have to do to qualify is two things –
1) Post a nutrition-related question
2) Be live on the Teleseminar when I announce your name
That’s it!
– Brian
i have a 11yr old and he’s 130. my question is how much calories should he in-take per day?
I am a high school softball coach many of my girls claim they don’t have time to eat during the school day. They will not schedule a luch so when they get to practice after school or a game they haven’t eaten anything since breakfast and some of them claim they don’t eat then. Would I beahead by simply provieding a loaf of bread and peanut butter and some kind of fruit for a pre practice snack or pre game snack to keep them in the game better?
Can changing a childs diet help treat ADHD? Many parents prefer not to put their children on medications and look for alternative methods of treatment.
Many kids have food sensitivites to cow’s milk. Some evidence points to feminizing effects for males that consume soy. In your judgement are there any “risks” to young boys that drink soy milk in lieu of cow’s milk?
High school wrestlers often restrict calories in order to make weight. If they restrict those calories over the course of a 4-5 month season what impact could that have on their physical development/growth/maturation?
As a mother it is hard to know what to feed your athlete before a game, what to feed during a tournament when they are playing 4 games and finally what to feed them after their games to help the body recover. I also want to know about hydration before, during and after and how to prevent bloat during a game.
Thanks!
So many youth are too busy and overwhelmed with everything they are trying to juggle, they usually eat on the run and don’t take time to focus on nutrition. If we can only get them to make one change (to start with), what would be the single most important thing to change regarding nutrition?
I do dryland training for a number of boy’s hockey teams ages 12-18…how can I get them to stop drinking ‘red bull’, powerade/gatorade like they are drinking water…they say the NHL’ers are drinking it; so, why shouldn’t they be drinking it ??? thanks! Lori
With all of the high fructose corn syrup, additives and preservatives, I know that sports drinks can’t be all that good for kids during or post workout. Sure, they provide necessary carbs and electrolytes, but can you recommend some healthier alternatives, other than plain water, that don’t contain all the unnecessary extras? On that note, how do we get the large sports drink and soda companies to quit contributing to the childhood obesity epidemic and actually put out a product that is healthy and beneficial for our kids?
How do you feel about the zone diet and utilizing Low Glycemic Index carbs vs. most fruits? Or more of a Paleo diet choices and utilizing it with children.
Some of my kids during early stages of training mainly during active warm ups are complaining of stomach cramps. What should I be advising the kids and parents regarding pre training & pre competition nutrition including suggested time not to consume foods prior to these events to avoid stomach cramps and other related ailments.
Should young athletes eat every 3 hours? What is the rule of thumb as far as protein intake is concerned, for young athletes that are continually growing?
Do you have any examples of “fun” games that you can use to introduce nutritional education to K-5th graders? Honestly the topic is somewhat dry for children, and we don’t want them to choke on it. We have tried using product boxes with sand content to represent sugar content, but that gets messy. Thanks in advance.
In my opinion, traditional sports drinks Gatorade and Powerade are nutritionally inappropriate for young athletes and active kids (5-18 age bracket). Just read the labels. The high fructose corn syrup, blue and red dyes. Additionally, the sodium and potassium levels are totally out of balance. I believe that a sports drink for active and athletic kids and teens should have proper vitamin levels of C, Calcium, Niacin, B6, B12, B5. Lower levels of sodium and higher levels of Potassium and magnesium. And some branch chain amino acids for muscle recovery. Lastly, a substitute for the hfcs such as agave. Please comment. Do you agree with my analysis and would you add or eliminate any of the above. thanks
Brian,
I train young athletes from 6 yrs old and up thru college athletes. The high school and college athletes feel pressure by peers and coaches to get bigger/stronger with supplements(creatine) etc. How can we get the message out to athletes what the negatives are using creatine while trying to participate in a high level activity?
The most difficult situation seems to be the hook and loop of unhealthy eating patterns of parents spilling over into the laps of the children. Comments and suggestions for relaying the message to the parents are much appreciated.
My question is in regards to carb loading before a big event, it seems that every big race or event hosts a spaghetti dinner the night before. It would seem that this practice would be a waste of time considering the nature (GL) of pasta. Glycemic index and glycemic load has become quite the topic of discusion in recent years so is this more tradition than preparation or is there actualy a benafit to it.
I need a program and some workouts to maximize my running speed! please help me. thanks
With all of the childhood obesity in my area, it’s sometimes hard to address the correct amount of protein for children that look like adults. I know that they need regular healthy meals every 3-1/2 hours, but what about children that can’t get to healthy meals on schedule.
I usually tell them to have a protein shake and a fiber cookie that I recommend in the place of the 2 meals that they miss. I would like to tell you the brand that I use and get your feedback.
I really like the product that I use and so do most of my clients.
I will email the brand name to you for your opinion if it’s ok.
Kenneth Reed
My daughters are 14 and 11, and both are very good athletes. The oldest is a nationally ranked track athlete (high jump, long jump) and the youger daughter excels at soccer, basketball, and track (hurdles). Is there a specific type of diet regiment (amount of protein, carbs, fats, etc. and types of each) that will keep them at an optimum performance level throughout their seasons?
How do you get a young athletes parents on board nutritionally? That is my biggest hurdle when working with my athlete clients.
What is the optimal timing of the nutrtition for the young athlete? What is the appropriate ratio of carbs:protein:fat for optimal performance?
What role does hydration play in minimizing injuiries?
What role does nutrition play in the injury recovery process. Are there some foods that will enhance injury recovery more than others?
Thank you.
~ David
I would like to know exactly how much calories a 11 year old into swimming for the nationals needs. Also from that amount wich percentage has to be protein, carbs and fat.
Training time is 3days per week for plus an event every week.
Thanks
Laura
How to properly assess caloric intake and macronutrient ratios for children 8 to 13?
Aleks
Do pre-teens assimilate protein amounts differently that adults? Also, because of the growth factor, are they needing more grams per-kilo of bodyweight?
I have a 15 year old son who is a competitive athlete that plays year round but has horrible nutrition and eating habits. He is very picky about what he eats. How can I get him to change his habits and/or what supplements can he take to balance his poor nutrition?
What is your opinion in regards to children drinking commercial cow milk versus organic soy milk? Especially after they stop getting their mothers milk, what age(s) m/f are most natural for them to stop taking it in human form and which is safer to transition to?
Do young athletes assimilate nutrients at the same rate as adults, especially post-workout?
How do get kids to understand the difference between eating for athletic performance, weight loss and general health.
I would like to access all this information becasue I work predominantly with young athletes and non-athletes as PE instructor and S&C coach at the HS level. This information would extremely valuable to use in instructing them properly.
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I want the chance at this Youth Nutrition Specialist because I know that it would help so many kids. I work as a soccer coach now and there are so many youth in our soccer program that come to us that are over weight. This is something that I know far too well. Growing up I had many friends that were over weight and they used to get picked on all the time. Needless to say I was in many fights. I just couldn’t bare the thought of my friends being picked on because of their weight. I was just a kid then and didn’t know any better. I know now it wasn’t their fault that they were over weight. I wouldn’t want those same experiences to happen to anyone else. If I could just change one persons life for the better, well than…that would be the best reward ever.
Nutrition is key for any athlete no matter what age…that is why i would like to learn more about youth nutrition.
Is there post workout meal similar to an adults ie…certain ratio of carbs to protein?
I would like this info. because I, like so many other people, am confused about nutrition. What are the best practices, etc? I’m sick an tired of being sick and tired in regards to what info. to disseminate to my students in my fitness classes at middle school, to older clients at the health club I work at parttime, and to my own children who are involved in athletics. Armed with the needed info, I would feel much more comfortable and confident that I am doing them a great service. God instructs us to “study to show thyself approved unto Him; a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth”. I believe this verse speaks of not only knowing eternal truth but everyday truths in regards to living a better, more healthier, more productive life.
As a High School Basketball coach, I know a small amount of nutritional information. I would like to learn more to help my team not only become better athletes, but healthier individuals.
The reason why I would like to have this certification along with the information is that I train athletes in basic motor functionality and fundementals. Like every other area in a young teen or pre-teen they are absorbing goog and bad habits. My goal with this information is to provide them with alternate ways to increase their proper in take of nutrients to help them perform at a higher level and ultimately start to produce good eating habits and maintaining a healthy life style.
What is the best way to teach and show athletes and parents in what they should eat and how much too eat?
Brian,
I am a TPI certified golf fitness instructor. I am also a Physical Therapist Assistant so I work with kids from all sports. My question is in regards to young female golfers aging from 14-20. I get the question all the time of what kinds of food should they be eating in order to lose the fat around the hips and midsection? This seems to be an obsession for some people. I have been blown away from what I have already been exposed to from your website and want to get on board.
Thanks Mitchell
what type of food or supplement would be the best pre and post workout/exercise for youth ages 12-16.?
I want the nutritional certification simply because I want to know what type of options can I give low income parents on nutrition for their children. Every monday I donate my time to training at the Community Youth Center in my city. Most of these children come from low income families and eat a lot of cheap processed foods. I would like to have the knowledge and also pose this question to Chris Mohr on low budget nutrtional strategies for low income families. I would feel alot more comfortable suggesting things that they will actually be able to buy and at the same time ensuring that it is a healhty source of Proteins, carbohydrates and fats. Any time I suggest fresh foods I get a blank stare, I don’t think it is much more expensive but I would like to be able to give more options that they would actually utilize!
At what age can protein shakes be added to a youth diet and are the parameters for daily protein intake for ages 12-16 close to adult parameters…ie…1gram to 1.5 gram per lb of bodyweight per day?
I could use this certification because I would put it to good use it two different lines of work.
I train kids from different sports teams and I try to help them develop the best I can. I already try to give them nutrition advise whenever I can, but I think a certification would add a lot of information to my knowledge bank.
Also, I work as a PE teacher and it would be a great asset for me to have this certification to include in my class material.
What do you find is (are) the most difficult nutritional area(s) for youths to adjust to?
One of the major issues with nutrition is that some people do not take it seriously enough. They don’t realize that it makes a difference for healthy body function and performance. We need to get them to buy into the importance of it. It’s a great opportunity to teach this to children. A lot of nutrition is habits, so developing good habits and knowledge in children is critical.
Another issue is the people that actually want to practice good nutritional habits, but aren’t doing the right things or using the right resources. I am frustrated that people will spend so much energy and money trying to find the quick fix or special supplement that will help them perform, be healthy, lose weight, etc. yet they will not do the little things like eat breakfast and eat a well-balanced diet. There are so many sources you can get nutritional information from (not all good) and many different opinions. Even as a professional in the industry it is difficult to know what to trust. I would love to be connected with solid information that is from a trustworthy source and be connected for resources for continued studying. I think the Youth Nutrition Specialist is a step that will help me do this.
I have three young boys that will one day eat me out of house and home. They are all active and eat a good diet for the most part. My question is two part: Do active prepubescent kids need the same ratio of the three macronutrients as adolescent and post pubescent active youth? Since most kids are probably carb heavy anyway, should kids supplement if their diet is lacking in fats or protein?
Thanks, I look forward to the teleseminar. Jeff
I don’t have a clue when it comes to nutrition and this will be the missing piece to my training puzzle. I have a feeling that the nutritional side will be able to answer questions to some of my athletes not progressing with their training. I would purchase this program regardless because I want to be able to have the nutrition program compliment my training program.
My question is about timing meals during tournaments? I train female volleyball players and their tournaments run from 8am-2-3pm. They play anywhere from 3-5 matches it that time period with 60-90 minutes off between either the 2nd or 3rd match for lunch. How should they refuel between matches with short rest period and at lunch.
Right now I don’t see any of the coaches or even parents attempting to address this issue.
I’m interested because I need to be an all a round resource for these athletes whether in the gym or during competitions.
I’m certified in sports nutrition; but I’m always debating with people; regarding protein being consumed by children under 10 years old. What is your take on the appropriate age; required to take protein powder or shakes. Thanks.
Chris
I play football and am trying to gain weight. Along with working out, what types of food should I be eating? Would it help me get bigger if I added more protein?