Nutritional requirements of young soccer players.

J Sports Sci

Department of Paediatrics, Chedoke Hospital Division, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

Published: September 1994

AI Article Synopsis

  • The dietary needs of young soccer players are similar to adults but have age-related differences.
  • Children's protein intake needs (per kg of body weight) are higher than adults, but their fat intake requirements are unclear.
  • Young athletes demand more hydration and should drink flavored fluids tailored to their preferences, as they are at greater risk of dehydration compared to adults.

Article Abstract

The general dietary needs of the young soccer player appear to be similar to those of the adult soccer player. There are, however, several age- and maturation-related differences. Compared with adults, children's daily recommended protein intake (per kg body mass) is higher; during exercise, children's muscles rely more on fat than on carbohydrates, but it is not clear whether young soccer players need higher dietary fat; calculated per kg body mass, the metabolic demands of walking and running are considerably higher in children; and during dehydration, children's core temperature rises faster, which calls for stricter enforcement of hydration. To increase fluid palatability, drinks should be flavoured, according to the child's individual preference. The efficacy and safety of 'carbohydrate loading' have not been studied in children.

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