How do we support our emerging athletes as they juggle the demands of school and sports? 

Join Mikala as she talks about sustaining snacks and meals that maximise nutrition with Julie Meek, performance specialist and Sports Dietitian.

Julie shares her top tips when it comes to juggling a full training schedule and ensuring kids find time to fuel up on the food needed for healthy growth and development. Hear ways to boost iron, pack in protein and the importance of considering calcium for growing skeletons.

Topics covered in today’s episode:

• How to fuel kids with busy sports schedules
• When to eat and how to tackle tricky timing when juggling late games or early starts 
• Which nutrients are needed most
• The importance of allowing children to regulate their appetite and develop a positive relationship with food
• Being mindful of marketing around foods that are high in protein
• When to reach for a sports drink

Episode links:

• Julie Meek website
• Eat for Health website
• Better Health Channel – understanding lactose intolerance
• Transcript

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