In a teen athletes it is important for them to eat a lot of healthy food. It allows them to reach their maximum performance level. If a teen athlete does not eat enough healthy food they are unable to perform at their maximum potential. They are unable to maintain their bodies muscle mass and weight. Not eating enough may break down a teen athletes muscles. Eating right helps to sustain body weight and fitness. It also helps to establish optimum nerve muscle reflexes. Good nutrition is a vital aspect of a teen athletes training.
Since teen athletes burn calories everyday faster than adults or kids, it is important to eat a wide variety of foods. Some examples of key foods are, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and vitamins. Foods that have these prime nutrients are, potatoes, whole grain bread, rice, wheat, and pasta.
sites:
http://kidshealth.org/teen/food-fitness/sports/eatnrun.html#
http://www.second-opinions.co.uk/athletic_diet.html
This post tells me a lot about what I am supposed to stay healthy, and for me this is important because I am an active teen and active teens need a different amounts of things than non active teens.
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