71 | Sports Nutrition Hot Topics: Sugar, Sports Drinks and Fueling for Performance

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Ready to level up your teen athletes’ game? In this episode, we’re busting some of the biggest sports nutrition myths that could make or break their performance. If you caught Part 1, you know how vital carbs, protein, and fats are for fueling young athletes. This time, we’re diving into the burning questions parents and athletes have been asking—and we’re giving you the straight answers you need.
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In this episode, we cover:

• Why sugar isn’t always the enemy in sports nutrition.
• The pros and cons of sports drinks—who needs them and when?
• The facts on caffeine and pre-workout and what really gives athletes energy
• Strategies to gain weight healthfully
• How to address the sensitive issue of weight loss in teens—focusing on improving body composition with nutrient-rich food swaps.

Learn more about Caffeine for kids in Episode 65: Does Coffee Stunt Growth

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Disclaimer: This podcast is a collection of ideas, strategies, and opinions of the author(s). Its goal is to provide useful information on each of the topics shared within. It is not intended to provide medical, health, or professional consultation or to diagnosis-specific weight or feeding challenges. The author(s) advises the reader to always consult with appropriate health, medical, and professional consultants for support for individual children and family situations. The author(s) do not take responsibility for the personal or other risks, loss, or liability incurred as a direct or indirect consequence of the application or use of information provided. All opinions stated in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the opinions of my employer.