Written By: Tavishi Dogra | Updated : December 30, 2022 10:28 PM IST
Kids today are overfed but undernourished because they get more than enough calories from all the processed, junk, and fried foods they eat. Such types of food lack nutrients, which. h then increases their chances of becoming obese, increasing their risk of type-2 diabetes, Hypertension, and other health issues in their later years. In addition, nutrition improves the child's indoor and outdoor performance by elevating their concentration, mood, and productivity.
Understanding the basics of food, nutrition, and diet appears prudent for supporting physical sports and leading a healthy lifestyle. Unfortunately, especially after the pandemic, kids who have seen the world through electronic screens have developed socially awkward habits.
Sports nutrition is a multifaceted approach that covers the following:
Macro and Micronutrient adjustments to suit the game and individual
Provide adequate energy to train better
Maintain or achieve body composition goals
Adequate hydration
Recovery Nutrition
Nutrient Timing
The vitamin D we get from sunlight is essential for bone health, skeletal muscle growth, and immune and cardiopulmonary function, influencing athletic performance. In addition, sunlight is necessary for maintaining the circadian rhythm, the body's internal clock. This internal clock governs sleep patterns and energy levels throughout the day.
Athletes put enormous power every day into training, performing, and practising. An athlete's stamina levels would fall, and their performance would suffer if they don't get sufficient sunlight or sleep. Athletes must gather as much energy as possible to perform at their best. A highly energized athlete is more charismatic, more alert and influential, and more likely to bounce back from a poor performance.
