Advice
Columns on Eating Healthy to Boost Athletic Performance
Write an advice column or news article for kids your age. What
should kids eat the night before the big game or race? For breakfast the day
before? After the game to restore their electrolytes and other nutrients? Answer
these questions and cite the article that you read.
By Veronica
Hi kids! Do you ever feel nervous before a big soccer game or tennis
match? You might chow down on a donut, for breakfast and then for the after
game snack, eat a Twix. By doing this, you are weakening your muscles and
driving your brain into the sugar crash zone. Before your big game, I would
suggest eating a piece of fruit and maybe some eggs. This is very healthy, and
filling while having the right number of electrolytes in it. During the game,
drink lots of water and sports drinks such as Gatorade. Gatorade has
electrolytes in it helping keep you brain and body fueled. After the game be
sure to nurture your body with healthy food. Good foods to eat after are things
such as a sandwich, fruit, carrots, and water.
By Jessica
Hello everyone, Fit Faith here! Hope you are all having a happy and
healthy day. Today I will be talking about nutrition for sports. Before your
event (days, hours) you should know that fats are very slow to digest and you
also need good sources of nutrition or you are at risk for a sugar crash.
During your event you need to stay hydrated and water or Gatorade is the best.
After the event you should continue to eat healthy but increase your sugar and
salt intake a little to restore sweat glands.