Building a Nutritious Plate
The right types of nutrients will help to fuel athletes as they prepare for a game or tournament. As parents, we have the power to provide nourishing foods for a meal that will create a competitive edge for your son or daughter s team.
An ideal plate for an athlete has these nutrients:
High-quality carbohydrate and fats that fill up the body s energy tank. These are foods like cooked or baked potatoes, rice, beans, whole fruit, avocado and hummus spreads, and 100% whole grain or sprouted grain bread, wraps, or buns. Most athletes need about 2-3 cupped handful-sized portions of carbs and 1-2 thumb-sized portions of fat per meal, depending on their body size.