Athletics & Wellness
Grade 4
12 min
Fueling for Teen Athletes (13+)
Describe higher fuel needs during growth and training.
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Growing and Going
Being a teenager is a time of major growth. When you add sports and training to the mix, your body is working extra hard. This powerful combination of growing and training means your body needs more energy, or 'fuel,' from food than ever before.
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More Than Just 'More Food'
It's not just about eating more, but about choosing a variety of foods to get the job done. Think of your body like a high-performance car — it needs the right kind of premium fuel to run its best. Quality foods help you build strong muscles, have lasting energy for school and sports, and stay focused.
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Building a Power Plate
A simple way to get a good mix of fuel is to picture your plate. Try filling half of it with colourful fruits and vegetables. Then, fill one quarter with whole-grain foods like brown rice or whole-wheat pasta, and the last quarter with protein foods like chicken, fish, beans, or tofu.
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Challenging
A student is on the cross-country team. They also just got a part-time job that involves being on their feet for three hours on Saturday mornings. How should they adjust their fueling approach for Saturdays?
0.Eat less on Saturdays because a job is not the same as sports practice.
1.Treat the active job like another form of training and plan for extra fuel and hydration.
2.Skip breakfast on Saturdays to save time before work.
3.Follow the exact same eating plan as a school day.
Challenging
A high school is hosting a weekend-long 'Sports Fest' where students can try multiple sports. What is the best fueling strategy for a student participating all weekend?
0.Eat one huge meal each morning and hope it lasts the whole day.
1.Focus only on sports drinks and energy bars for convenience.
2.Plan to eat balanced meals and bring multiple healthy snacks and a water bottle to refuel consistently.
3.Avoid eating much to maximize the time spent trying different sports.
Easy
The two biggest factors that increase a teen athlete's need for fuel are training for their sport and what other major process?
0.Physical growth
1.Doing homework
2.Sleeping
3.Watching videos
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