Healthy Eating Basics
As the camp’s registered dietitian, Brooke leads an interactive nutrition workshop focused on helping young athletes understand how food affects their bodies, performance, and recovery. Campers will learn how to fuel their bodies properly, reduce the risk of injury, and recover effectively through proper hydration and nutrition, all while keeping costs in mind.
Topics Include:
Basics of Sports Nutrition for Young Athletes
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Understanding Macronutrients: Learn about the three main macronutrients—carbohydrates, proteins, and fats—and how they contribute to energy, muscle repair, and overall health.
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Hydration & Performance: Explore the importance of hydration, how dehydration impacts performance, and why water (and electrolyte-rich drinks when necessary) is the best way to stay hydrated during physical activity.
Healthy Eating on a Budget
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Simple, nutritious, and budget-friendly meal ideas and snacks that are easy to prepare.
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Tips for grocery shopping and meal planning that prioritize nutrition without overspending.
Nutrition for Performance
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Pre-Workout Nutrition: Learn how to eat the right foods before physical activity to provide energy for optimal performance and prevent fatigue or injury during intense exercise.
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Post-Workout Nutrition: Discover recovery strategies, focusing on what to eat after exercise to restore and repair muscles.
Key Outcomes for Participants
Increased knowledge of the relationship between nutrition and athletic performance;
Practical tips for creating healthy meals and snacks with limited resources;
Improved understanding of how to fuel their bodies for optimal physical and mental performance on the basketball court;
Realistic goal setting for healthy eating.
