Children need proper development along with a balanced diet. Unfortunately, many parents do not pay attention to a balanced diet. In particular, if a child is physically active then what they eat is burnt off during training. However, a slim body is not always healthy and nor does every child despite training have problems with excessive fatty tissue. A correct diet is 85% successful, both in terms of health and success in sport. Of course, training, technique, frequency and quality of training is very important, but without the adequate amount of "fuel" the child will not have the energy, and perhaps the desire for physical activity.
Diet may affect the child?s well-being, health, fitness, nervous system and muscle development. It also determines whether the child is strong, durable, and whether the child is prone to allergies, illnesses, and it can even affect their self-consciousness.
Being aware of how important diet is in the development of a small player, we decided to acquaint you with the subject of nutrition and how to create healthy eating habits in children. We have especially created for you, "Nutritional Corner", where you can find knowledge about nutrition for boys and girls who play football. We wish you an "appetizing read."
Iwona Wierzbicka - a clinical nutritionist working with Football Academy
