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Health Tip: Help Young Athletes Avoid Malnutrition
By LadyLively on January 19, 2017
Young athletes who push themselves too hard without getting the proper nourishment risk making themselves sick.
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics explains how to avoid malnutrition among young athletes:
- Teach children about the importance of fueling their bodies, and the risks of not getting enough nutrients.
- Watch for signs of malnourishment and eating disorders, including unexplained weight loss, fatigue, a spike in strains and sprains, increased temperature sensitivity and preoccupation with food.
- Be aware of irregular menstrual cycles, a potential sign of malnourishment among female athletes
- Make sure young athletes eat regular healthy meals and snacks.
Source: HealthDay
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