Nutrition for young athletes
In this instructional video, the speaker advises parents of an 11‑year‑old boy who is beginning a strength, mobility, and agility program on how to structure his daily nutrition. The core recommendation is the “performance plate,” which allocates roughly 25 % of each meal to protein (e.g., chicken, beef, eggs, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt), 50 % to carbohydrates (e.g., rice, potatoes, pasta, whole‑grain breads), and the remaining portion to healthy fats (e.g., avocado, cheese, nuts). The speaker also stresses adding one fruit and one vegetable to every meal for color and micronutrients. The plan calls for three balanced meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) plus two to three higher‑carbohydrate snacks such as granola bars, dried fruit, or fresh fruit, to support increased caloric needs for growth and training. The tone is conversational and supportive, aimed at simplifying nutrition basics for young athletes.
