Eat Like a Champion - by Jill Castle (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Is your young athlete's diet helping or hindering? You may be surprised where the difference lies!<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>It's hard enough keeping up with all the nutritional needs for kids--not to mention actually getting them to actually eat many of these foods. But with athletic kids, there's even more to pay attention to! So the unfortunate fact is, most young athletes are not eating properly to compete--too many convenient but empty calories that are actually doing them more harm than good. As a result, these young athletes are losing energy when they should be increasing it, feeling deterred when they should be motivated, and actually decreasing muscle mass when they need it more than ever.Fortunately, with the right nutrition, young athletes can increase their energy, bolster their motivation, gain muscle mass, overcome fatigue, and improve their performance. But how can a parent begin to get their athlete on the right track? Eat Like a Champion, written by a registered dietitian who specializes in child and adolescent nutrition, is the must-read resource for every parent of active kids ages eight through eighteen. In it, parents will find help in: - Tailoring diets for training, competition, and even off-season- Finding the best food options, whether at home or on the go- Addressing counterproductive or unhealthy patterns- Understanding where supplements, sports drinks, and performance-enhancing substances do--and don't--fit in- And moreComplete with charts, recipes, and practical meal and snack ideas that can help athletic youngsters eat to win, this invaluable resource just may be the difference-maker in your athlete's next game!<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>"Nutrition can be complex, even intimidating. Luckily, a new book has come out, <i>Eat Like a Champion: Performance Nutrition for Your Young Athlete...</i>. There's no doubt this is a must-read for athletes, and particularly parents....Swimming fast, just like having good nutrition, is about doing a lot of little things right. For more details on these concepts, order a copy of <i>Eat Like a Champion</i>...so you can get the full picture of how to help your athletes fuel for their dreams, by focusing on the small things that make up a champion's diet." --<b>Garrett Weber-Gale, Olympic Gold Medalist Swimmer, <i>Splash</i> magazine</b> </p> </p> Kids have their own nutritional needs--especially athletic kids. Yet most young athletes aren't eating properly to compete. Even if they're on a "healthy" diet, it's often a scaled-down version of adult diets or offset by convenient, empty calories that slow them down. </p> </p> <i>Eat Like a Champion</i> is a complete nutrition plan specifically geared to fuel the perform-ance of young athletes. With the right food at the right time, kids 8-18 can increase their energy, hone their focus, gain strength and muscle, overcome fatigue, and improve their performance. </p> </p> Real-life stories, practical meal and snack ideas, and an inside perspective from a child nutrition expert and sports mom help you: </p> </p> Tailor diets for training, competition, and even off-season - Find the best food options, whether at home or on the go - Address counterproductive or unhealthy eating patterns - Understand where supplements, sports drinks, and performance-enhancing substances do--and don't--fit in - And much more! </p> </p> With over 44 million kids competing in recreational, high school, and club sports, this nutrition program gives them the edge they need for optimal health and standout performances. </p> </p> <b>Advance Praise for <i>Eat Like a Champion</i> </b> </p> </p> "Who could be better equipped to offer helpful nutrition advice to parents of young athletes than a registered sports dietitian who has raised four active kids? In <i>Eat Like a Champion</i>, Jill Castle serves easily digested, practical information to guide parents and coaches in helping their young children to eat like champions."<b>-- Nancy Clark, MS, RD, CSSD, sports nutritionist; author of <i>Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook</i></b> </p> </p> "Eat Like a Champion provides athletes and parents alike with the 'nutritional tools' to enhance performance. I recommend this book to all young people who aspire to become elite athletes and perform at their best." <b>-- Steve Hargis, Head Coach, U.S. Junior National Team Development, U.S. Rowing</b> </p> </p> "Children's athletic performance, development, and growth depend largely on eating the right foods. Keep this book handy." <b>-- Brooke de Lench, Executive Director, MomsTeam Institute of Youth Sports Safety </b> </p> </p> Jill Castle, MS, RDN, CDN, is a registered dietitian and child nutrition expert. A contributor to <i>Sporting Kid</i> magazine, a representative to the Youth Sports Safety Alliance, and the mother of four young athletes, she writes about sports nutrition for websites and sports organizations. She is the coauthor of <i>Fearless Feeding</i>. </p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>..".explains the unique nutrition and energy needs of active youngsters. Sound advice." <b><i>-Barbara Quinn, national nutrition columnist </i></b> </p><br><br>..". provides information on everything a parent needs to know about feeding a budding athletic star, from major nutrients such as protein to vitamins and minerals to hydration." --<b><i>Energy Times</i></b> </p><br><br>..".does a good job explaining the unique nutrient needs of young athletes...methodically reviews myths around various supplements and sports drinks." <b><i>--Fooducate </i></b> </p><br><br>..".packed with good information for parents who want to up their nutrition game for their kids...call to action to improve the food and beverage choices in children's sports." --<b><i>Mama Sweat</i></b> </p><br><br>..".parents and coaches will find a wealth of information and commonsense suggestions to guide young athletes." <b><i>--Booklist</i></b> </p><br><br>..".terrific and much-needed new book about feeding young athletes...should be in the hands of every children's sports coach along with any parent with an active child." --<i><b>Mom's Kitchen Handbook</b></i> </p><br><br>..".the absolute best resource I've found to teach my children to eat!...so that my kids are performing at their best in school and on the field." <i><b>--Hott Books</b></i> </p><br><br>"Castle has once again provided a valuable resource on child nutrition, whether you are reading it as a health professional or as a curious parent."<i><b> --Weighty Matters</b></i> </p><br><br>"I found most value was in the closer look at how we eat, supplementing safely, the dangers of dieting, and the treacherous food environment that all child athletes must face these days" <b><i>--Weight Matters</i></b> </p><br><br>"I wish Castle's book was available decades ago. I would have read it during my son's pitching and hitting lessons." <b><i>--US News & World Report</i></b> </p><br><br>"If you own just one book on nutrition for young athletes, make it Eat Like a Champion." <b><i>--Raise Healthy Eaters</i></b> </p><br><br>"If you've got a young athlete at home, you need Jill's book. It's a go-to resource created specifically for children ages of 8-18." <b><i>--Real Mom Nutrition</i></b> </p><br><br>"Nutrition can be complex, even intimidating. Luckily, a new book has come out, Eat Like a Champion...must-read for athletes, and particularly parents." <b><i>--Garrett Weber-Gale, Olympic gold medalist, Splash magazine</i></b> </p><br><br>"This should be in the hands of every health teacher. A must for parents and those entrusted with providing food for active young people." <b><i>--VOYA (Voices of Youth Advocates)</i></b> </p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>JILL CASTLE MS, RDN, CDN, is a registered dietitian and child nutrition expert. A contributor to <i>SportingKid</i> magazine, a representative to the Youth Sports Safety Alliance, and the mother of four young athletes, she writes about sports nutrition for websites and sports organizations. She is the coauthor of <i>Fearless Feeding</i>. </p>
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