Eat like a champion : performance nutrition for your young athlete

Content: Contents         Introduction              Nutrition Is the Secret Weapon     Nutrition and the Young Athlete     Why You Need to Eat Like a Champion         Part I: Nutrition Rules and Regulations         Chapter 1: The Growing Athlete: Body and Brain       Growing for the Gold     Matching Calories for Growth and Sport     When the Growing Gets Tough     Cracking the Brain Code          Chapter 2: The Starting Line-Up: Major Nutrients       Busting the Myths about Carbohydrates     Protein: Getting Past the Hype     Fat Can Be Your Friend         Chapter 3: The Second String: Vitamins and Minerals       The Purpose and Function of Vitamins and Minerals     Critical Vitamins and Minerals for the Young Athlete     Eating a Well-Balanced Diet     The Pros and Cons of Vitamin and Mineral Supplements         Chapter 4: The Relief Pitcher: Fluids and Hydration       Thermoregulation: Keeping Your Body's AC Running     The Dangers of Dehydration     Hydrate for Health     Double-Check Your Hydration Status     What to Drink: The Beverages of Choice     Getting Practical with Healthy Drinks         Part II: Play-by-Play Eating         Chapter 5: Game Plan--One, Two, Three Meals!        Focus on the Family Meal     Making Everyday Food Good Food     The Mealtime Environment: Keeping It Happy     Cooking When Time Is Tight     Getting Meals on the Table     Eating Right When Eating Out         Chapter 6: Take a Time Out--Top Off with Snacks       Snacking for Success     Why Should Athletes Snack?     Who Gets a Snack?     Healthy Snacks Rule!     Snack Recipes for the Athlete         Chapter 7: Foul Play--Supplements and Per7formance Aids      The Scoop on Supplements     The Rolodex of Supplements Used by Young Athletes     Weighing the Risks     Managing Supplements in the Young Athlete         Part III: Clearing the Hurdles         Chapter 8: Getting Off the Bench--Healing the Body with Food       Common Hurdles Set Up by Inadequate Nutrition     Injuries and the Role of Nutrition     Chronic Medical Challenges     Chapter 9: The Special Diet Dilemma       Diets, Dieting, and the Young Athlete     Mainstream Diets--Do They Deliver?     Understanding the Needs of the Vegetarian Athlete         Chapter 10: Changing the     Youth Sports Nutrition Landscape         The Big Offenders     Bucking the System         Notes              Resources             Index