ABSTRACT
This chapter provides specic food, uid, and timing recommendations for young athletes and their parents, coaches, and other interested parties before, during, and after exercise. Pre-exercise meals and snacks, including carbohydrate and uid requirements, are discussed in detail. Practices to prevent dehydration and overhydration are outlined, as well as types and amount of uids to consume. Based on mode and duration of exercise, some sports or activities will require fueling during training. This chapter details carbohydrate and uid recommendations for different types of exercise, including multiday and all-day sporting events. Within 30 minutes to an hour after exercise, refueling practices should include carbohydrate, protein, and uids. Recovery nutrition for young athletes using solid or liquid fuel sources is provided, and an example “champions” day of fueling is included.
