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Whether it's training for a soccer game or playing a backyard game of catch, children's athletic performance, development, and growth depend largely on eating the right foods. Children are not miniature adults; they have special nutritional needs. MomsTeam's Nutrition Channel is here to help parents know what to feed their kids for optimal sports performance, home and away.

To find information on a nutrition topic, select a center from the menu under the Select a Center tab on the left, and then click on the topic in which you are interested. You will be sent to a list of articles, videos and blogs on that topic.

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  • For Athletes in Weight-Sensitive Sports: Food for Thought
    It's no secret that disordered eating practices are common among weight-conscious athletes. A top sports dietitian has some helpful tips for making weight healthfully.
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  • Take Closer Look At What Kids Are Drinking, Urges NHL Star
    It is time parents take a closer look at the ingredients in the beverages we give our kids, says NHL star Ryan Suter.
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  • Eat Fat, Get Fat or Eat Fat, Get Healthy?
    With national magazines reporting that butter is back and the Paleo diet embracing coconut oil, athletes are left wondering whom to believe. A top sports nutritionist addresses the issue of dietary fat and the sports diet.
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  • Meal Timing: Does It Matter When You Eat?
    According to a recent statement published by the American Heart Association the timing and frequency of meals is important for cardiovascular health, and is particularly important for athletes. Because children and adolescents who skip meals have a higher risk of developing health issues, the issue is particularly important for parents in meal planning.
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  • 2017 Sports Nutrition News
    In this era of highly competitive sports, athletes are always looking for ways to fuel optimally. Performance nutrition is also of interest to military personnel. Our longtime sports nutrition expert reports from this year's annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine on recent nutrition research from both civilian and military exercise scientists.
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