<p><b><i>How to harness the power of good nutrition to excel in athletic performance.</i></b></p><p>Books on sports nutrition for adults abound, but little information is available on sports nutrition for young adults. School-aged athletes are undergoing their final years of physical growth and their minds are continuing to develop. They have nutritional needs specific to their age, activity and even their gender.</p><p><b><i>Sports Nutrition for Young Athletes</i></b> is written for young adults engaged in athletics whether at the recreational level, like a soccer league, or in serious competition, which often includes a lot of travel. Parents, coaches and physical education teachers will find the book a valuable tool in designing programs to ensure their students maintain peak physical conditioning and good health.</p><p>The book is organized in six sections of comprehensive coverage:</p><ul><li>The nutritional needs of young athletes -- e.g., Food as fuel; the protein/carbohydrate split; how to plan a healthy diet</li><li>Eating for sport -- e.g., Meals and snacks before, during and after training; menu plans</li><li>Weight and sports performance -- e.g., BMI and performance; healthy weight loss; eating disorders</li><li>Nutritional supplements -- e.g., Caffeine; energy bars, drinks and gels; creatine; vitamins and minerals</li><li>Eating for competition -- e.g., The week before, the day before, competition day, tournaments</li><li>Recipes -- A varied selection of over 50 recipes for easy, delicious and nutritious foods that will appeal to the young palate, including main dishes, vegetarian options, soups, baking and desserts. </li></ul><p>Carefully researched and designed to appeal to young athletes and the adults in their life, this book fills a need for a nutrition book specifically for school-aged children. </p>