Oct 13, 2011
12:45 PM
Health
By Lindsay Hock

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Healthy Eating in Youth Sports

Just like sound technique and proper training, diet and nutrition are incredibly important to success in youth sports. Because a young person's body is still growing, it often needs more nutrients than an average adult’s does in a normal day. The problem? Many parents don't understand what type of nutrition their young athletes should be getting in the first place. A new piece from Yahoo! Sports examines the issue while offering suggestions for coping.
 
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