Fueling Young Athletes provides the information to ensure young athletes are eating healthily enough to perform at their best on and off the field. This practical guide breaks down the nutritional needs of young athletes backed up by the latest research. It provides detailed information on how healthier meals and snacks can equate to improved performance while still being convenient and appetising. It addresses the issues that families and athletes most often face, such as late-night practices, inconvenient school lunch times, demanding tournament schedules and lack of sleep. There's also a collection of easy recipes for readers to create smoothies and sport drinks.