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The intole Fav youth yories based on age and aetiv'y ——Chiidren and teens wha oten' involved in regular phe! od Guide Pyramid (aoww mypyromid 32x] con provide will equte the lowwerend of the suggested into « guidance on what kinds af foads and drinks fo include in each while aileies invalved in maderaie-o hight childs meals and snacks. Ta delerrine caloric needs based on taining fe, gymnasice, soccer, baste, tennis, Footbal, sprints physical acivly, what a chi does.on a reqular basis matters more ond endurance mnningl will require the higherend number oft than what a child does avery.once ino while. Mins! kids ond teens aalarias. Use the tobe below t3 reference the suggested require somewhere ketween 1,600 and 2,200 salaries per doy. intake lava Far yaur athlete based an his/her age and sex, A aa = the portion sizes of what you are eating to everyday items, Each person in your family needs a diferent amount of servings per day based on their sex, tage and aciviy level. Use serving cups or a food scale fo see how much food amounts to a serving size, which helps you judge a reasonable serving. Keep track of how many Food Guide Pyramid servings are in your portions for one day, When in doubt, guesslimate, or consult with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Web site (www mypyramid ow for tips on how to choose sensible portions 201 USA Gymnastics Fitness Progam | 33 WHAT TO EAT? CARBOHYDRATES Carbohydrates ore the primary energy soure for phyicel actly ond ore found in reo al foods we consume lain, vegelabies fruls ond dairy) Al leas 5060 percent of ¢ young ale’ ool Carbohydrates: desirable vs. less desirable ails ke sheld cone fom enibakyarates There cre wo | SYOUP Desirable choice | Less desirable catageries of carbohydrates: simple [fast abscrbing] and camplex choke [aes cael cr cetaremeermel Meuioell o cee efined sugor. These ore beter for sustaining energy ond fon alee’ diet. Simple earls> rian] are mos! eperspuiate during and im mediniely afer exercise lis ni hese limes hal the bady bes! benefits | Vegetable Fad ooeniae Weel or earners fram Faods/sparts dinks that pravide quick eneigy and repletion af froze fied vege drained energy stares, at the grocery store, check out the nutrition labels. Opt for the cereal with more fiber end lass sugar rather than the cereal with higher sugar content, which includes hol cereals such as oatmeal breod, muligrain toast ‘ats ot high iter cored breads, sugary cereals Fut Fresh fats fresh or ‘Conned fats n hecwy froze p Noriat and lowfat mik, | Whee milk fotening cheese and yogut chests, heavy Food em prepared in| Food lame prepared in plant al feareb, alive, | animal source ft, ol able), ft snacks, | metgenne, teas fied enacke WHAT TO EAT? PROTEINS Protein is necessary for proper hormane ond fenzyre preducion in young children, as wall 1 muscle build ond repair fier srenucus ce. Acive children ond young ohltes J slighly move protein han nonactive "Yeung ales should have 5 pr nsumpion of 29:25 percent of ial less desirable choice ora Desirable choice ale Teo eis, upp Taty eas, I Pauli while neat doknest calovis ink. Proein should some fram leon ond Fish fied Fowefat onimal sources, as well as beans, legumes ond lenis Boone cans, while relted bears, eamed Leen prstein sources should be esnsumed al every meol bosars navy bors} fod) fresh orfrozerl for 4-13 year olds is: muliply the child's body weight (in pounds] by 0.95 and then divide by 2.2. For children ages 14 18, muliply the child's body weight {in pounds) by 0.85 and then divide by 2.2. Ths will give them a range of how many grams of protein they should eat in a day. 34 | 201154 Gymnastics Frness Program WHAT TO EAT? FATS AND SUGAR 12 on he Food Guide Pyramid i he fais end 1 n\is ipovon! fr petening and insulting 1g hormones ond for supposing vitamin upiake i jer than ahers. Avoid soluraied ond transfals, specially aia being physically axive because it slows ddowm the intake of nacassary nutrients. Heather choice fais AGmeA Where ore fats hidden in foods? Make your next sandwich without mayonnaise; ry & lowfat dressing of honey mustard inslead. The next ime you have milk, yogurt or cheese, look for a reduced- or fottree version The amalle egos goup WHAT TO EAT? HYDRATION Stay Fe ings re mare conde lo lyse hugh day. Minot dehydration, ration, eoidination, 12 cdo nat Islerae femperoture exams os wall as alder alee; they produce more body heat and sweat less than adults. Therefore, spe ial attention should be placed on making sure young athletes have adequate fluid iniole Galore, during, and aller acivily The bits Young athletes should drink fluids often. Have par en's purchase a water botle (at least 24 02 for their children and fill ita the beginning of the day. Children should take sips from the water bottle during the day cand rail it at least two or three fimes before on after school practice

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