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In general, the nutritional principles that can optimize performance in adults should also apply to children. However, two overriding issues should be considered with young athletes. First, since children are growing, their nutritional needs are foremost in sports dietetics. All essential nutrients must be consumed at their needed levels, but adequate energy and protein are extremely critical for normal growth. The other major consideration for children is safety. Supplements that pose even the potential for minor risk should not be recommended for young athletes. A registered dietitian should be consulted before initiating questionable dietary practices in children.<\/p>\n

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In general, the nutritional principles that can optimize performance in adults should also apply to children. However, two overriding issues should be considered with young athletes. First, since children are growing, their nutritional needs are foremost in sports dietetics. All essential nutrients must be consumed at their needed levels, but adequate energy and protein are […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[25],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-108239","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-y"],"yoast_head":"\nYoung athletes - Definition of Young athletes<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"In general, the nutritional principles that can optimize performance in adults should also apply to children. However, two overriding issues should be considered with young athletes. 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