Nutrition for Young Athletes, 3rd Ed

BEHAVIORAL OBJECTIVES

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.       Explain how to assess growth and development in children and adolescents. 

2.       Understand the relationship of maturation to training. 

3.       Discuss how physique and body composition relate to performance. 

4.       List five factors that increase the risk of dehydration in children. 

5.       Define fluid replacement guidelines for young athletes before, during, and after activity. 

6.       Name five ways to prevent heat disorders in young athletes. 

7.       List appropriate food choices for pre-event and post-event meals. 

8.       Explain and discuss the diagnostic criteria and medical and physical complications of various types of eating disorders. 

9.       State the pros and cons of vitamin and mineral supplements for children and adolescents. 

10.    Discuss the limitations of body composition assessment in youth. 

11.    Name five tips for coaches and parents to consider when working with an overweight child. 

12.    Describe how guidelines for weight loss and weight gain in children and adolescents differ, depending on age. 

13.    List five factors that affect protein requirements of the young athlete. 

14.    Explain the relationship of carbohydrate to exercise and performance in young athletes. 

15.    Design a training diet that meets the calorie, protein, carbohydrate and fat requirements of a school age child and adolescent athlete based on age, sex, height, body composition, training goals and sport.  

16.    Discuss the physiological and nutritional problems associated with making weight in wrestling. 

17.    Discuss guidelines in helping young athletes make healthy food choices on the road.