Play Hard, Eat Right: A Parent's Guide to Sports Nutrition for Children

Expert Nutrition and Health Advice that Will Help Keep Your Child in the Game Whether it's training for a big track meet, rehearsing for tomorrow's dance recital, or playing a casual backyard game of catch, your child's athletic performance, development, and growth depend largely on eating the right foods. Now the largest and most prestigious organization of food and nutrition professionals in the world shows you how to help foster your child's development and maximize athletic performance. The American Dietetic Association's Play Hard, Eat Right gives insight into your active 6- to 12-year-old's changing nutrition needs and provides the tools you need to help your child get a head start, including: The latest dietary guidelines for child athletes Tips on selecting nutritious fast food Important information on nutrition and your child's growth, body weight, and development Tips to help you provide adequate nutrients--carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals--for a child