When to use this
When the schedule, not the knowledge, is what keeps breaking the athlete's eating.
- The day runs first period to practice with no plan for lunch or an afternoon snack.
- An athlete regularly skips breakfast because mornings are chaos.
- The family needs meals that survive commuting, homework, and late practices.
Evidence sources
These references support the handout’s general education. Individual medical, supplement, laboratory, or injury questions should be handled by the appropriate qualified clinician.
- Smith JW, Holmes ME, McAllister MJ. (2021) Nutritional considerations for performance in young athletes. Nutrients, 13(12):4267.
- Thomas DT, Erdman KA, Burke LM.(2016) ACSM/AND/DC Joint Position Statement: Nutrition and Athletic Performance.
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