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A Guide to Nutrition For Rhythmic Gymnasts

The Sporting

Everything You Need to Know About Nutrition for Rhythmic Gymnastics Rhythmic gymnastics is a sport that gives special consideration to body image. International rhythmic gymnast Neringa Masionyté explains everything you need to know about diet and nutrition for gymnasts. A young rhythmic gymnast in action!

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Nutrition For High School Athletes – An Educational Approach

PLT4M

Nutrition for high school athletes is complicated! And while we all want an easy answer, student-athlete nutrition is far from simple. Every one of our young athletes comes to us with their own experiences and understanding of nutrition, and we have to help them navigate a complex nutritional world.

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3 Nutrition Facts All Coaches Need to Know

Better Coaching

Coaches are often the first people to provide any nutritional guidance to athletes. Unfortunately, many coaches are ill-prepared to provide such guidance and, under most state laws, are not authorized to provide nutritional direction. Below are 3 key nutritional facts that all athletes and coaches should be aware of.

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How I Received Grants for My Physical Education Classes

SHAPE America

It came with a top-notch Bluetooth speaker, subscription to the service, and the Billie Jean King Eye Coach (think batting tee for tennis). Bicycle Grants The CYCLE Kids grant (valued at $25,000) provides schools with 10 new bikes, helmets, a bike pump, and textbooks that teach cycle basics as well as nutrition. You can watch it here.

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Being Your Own Best Teammate: How Self-Compassion Can Promote and Improve Body Image and Eating Concerns In Men

AASP

These individuals engage in intense physical training, are under constant scrutiny from coaches, peers, and fans, and are frequently evaluated based on their athletic performance and appearance. Below are some avenues in which coaches, parents, and sport organizations can support athlete well-being.</p>

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The Ultimate Guide to Injury Prevention: Tips Every Athlete Should Know

The Sporting

In our ultimate guide, we look at everything you need to know to injury-proof your training, including tips for nutrition, recovery and more. Plus, poor nutrition or insufficient rest can also increase the risk of injuries by impairing your body's capability to repair and regenerate tissues.

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Health Education Lesson Plans

PLT4M

For example, nutrition education shouldn’t give a one-size-fits-all prescriptive solution on eating and healthy habits. Students navigate nutrition based on a wide variety of factors including family, culture, socioeconomics and more. This is a sample from chapter 1 of PLT4M’s nutrition lesson plans unit.