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Sport Nutrition Teen Athletes • Unique needs • Work out more than peers • Need extra calories to fuel growth and performance How many calories do teen athletes need to take in per day? 2,000 - 5,000 How many calories does an average teenager need? The number of calories needed depends on physical size and expenditure of energy The average teenage girl = 2,200 cal./day The average teenage boy = 2,500 – 3,000 cal./day Eat a Variety of Foods Carbohydrates are a great source of fuel, however you will also need protein, fats, vitamins and minerals for peak performance Good sources of protein are: fish lean meats poultry eggs dairy nuts soy peanut butter. Good sources of carbohydrates include: fruits vegetables grains Choose whole grains (such as brown rice, oatmeal, wholewheat bread) Why should an athlete NOT omit fat from their diet? Active muscles burn through carbohydrates quickly and need fats for long-lasting energy Unsaturated fat, found in most vegetable oils, are the ones to choose and should be eaten a few hours before the activity so it has time to digest