Nutrition Basics

Wellbeing Journey: Nutrition Basics

Appropriate nutrition is essential for both performance and long term health. Inadequate nutrition can lead to fatigue, weakness, and injury. For those of you with teenagers in the house, we know that no one wants to deal with a tired hangry student, let alone one that is active and sporty.
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Adolescence is a crucial period for growth and development, making it an essential time to prioritise healthy eating habits. Proper nutrition during this stage can ensure that young athletes meet their nutritional needs and support healthy physical and cognitive development, Additionally, promoting a healthy relationship with food can help prevent the development of disordered eating habits and reduce the risk of developing chronic health conditions later in life.

• Do you think about what you put into your body and how it may affect your wellbeing/performance?
• Are you organized with a snack before/after training before/after a long day at school?
• Have you noticed the effects different foods have on your mood?
  

Dive a little deeper into a fact sheet on ‘Nutrition for the Adolescent Athlete’ -
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Key Inclusions

• Improve knowledge of nutrition requirements for adolescent athletes
• Guidance for managing energy levels
• Macro nutrient recommendations
• Hydration tips
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Useful Context

This fact sheet is targeted at athletes aged 12-18 years who have involvement with organised training and competition (active adolescents) and those with higher training volumes (competitive adolescents). Elite adolescent athletes are advised to receive individualised support from accredited sports dietitians.
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Getting Help

If you have any comments, or concerns about this resource, or require further help require help. Please contact our New Zealand Aquatics Collective support team: help@aquaticscollevtive.com