Also look to foods such as bananas, potatoes and fat-free or low-fat yogurt or milk. Remind your child to replace fluid losses after exercise with lots of water.
Dehydration that exceeds 2 percent body weight loss harms exercise performance, so make sure your child is well hydrated throughout the game with small amounts of water. Dehydration results when your child athlete fails to adequately replace fluid lost through sweating. During the game/practice. Make sure your child keeps hydrated before, during and after practices and competitions.
Lunch should be hearty and represent as many food groups as possible, including whole grains, lean protein, fruit, vegetables and low-fat dairy. Serve sliced and lightly grilled potatoes paired with scrambled eggs and fruit such as berries along with calcium-fortified orange juice or fat-free milk for a nutritious pre-game meal. Eating right on gameday is your athlete's secret weapon for top-notch performance, whatever the sport.