Feeding Your Child Athlete
All kids need to eat balanced meals and have a healthy diet. But should that balance change for kids who play on a sports team or work out? Maybe. Kids need to eat the right amount and mix of foods to support that higher level of activity, but ... [... more]
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Causes of Dehydration
Your body is about two thirds water. When the water level dips below that level, you could be dehydrated. Read this article to find out what causes dehydration, what it does to your body, and how to prevent it. Dehydration is a condition that ... [... more]
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A Guide to Eating for Sports
You've prepared for the game in almost every way possible: but now what should you eat? Read about performance foods, nutritional supplements, and more. There's a lot more to eating for sports than chowing down on carbs or chugging sports drinks. ... [... more]
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Fitness for Kids Who Don't Like Sports
Some kids aren't natural athletes and they may say they just don't like sports. What then? Team sports can boost kids' self-esteem, coordination, and general fitness, and help them learn how to work with other kids and adults. But some kids ... [... more]
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Stretching
You may have heard mixed things about stretching before working out. Here are the cold, hard facts on warming up, stretching, and cooling down. Ben wants to start exercising regularly, but feels dumb asking how. He knows that in order to run or ... [... more]
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What Happens During a Sports Physical
If you play team sports, you may have had a sports physical. A sports physical is a visit to the doctor to make sure you're in good enough shape to play the sport you want to play. Playing sports is a great way to have fun and stay fit. And ... [... more]
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Taking the Pressure Off Sports Competition
Sometimes sports competition can make kids feel pressure. If it's too much, a kid might not have as much fun as before. Find out what to do if this happens to you. Sports are a great way to have fun and stay active. Kids have lots of choices ... [... more]
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Female Athlete Triad
Female athlete triad is a combination of three conditions: disordered eating, amenorrhea (loss of a girl's period), and osteoporosis (a weakening of the bones). With dreams of college scholarships in her mind, Hannah joined the track team her ... [... more]
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Handling Sports Pressure and Competition
Winning is all that matters when you play sports, right? Not when that means you can't even enjoy the game. Read this article to find out how to handle sports pressure and competition. Most people play a sport for the thrill of having fun with ... [... more]
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What Is a Sports Physical?
Just as professional sports stars need medical care to keep them playing their best, so do teenage athletes. You can give yourself the same edge as the pros by making sure you have your sports physical. You already know that playing sports helps ... [... more]
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Deshidratación
La deshidratación es un trastorno que ocurre cuando una persona pierde más líquidos (por ejemplo, en forma de orina o sudor) que los que ingiere. Cuando una persona se deshidrata, significa que la cantidad de agua que contiene su [... more]
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Reconocimientos médicos deportivos
Un reconocimiento médico deportivo es una visita al médico para tener la seguridad de que estás en suficiente buena forma como para practicar el deporte que quieres practicar. Hasta las superestrellas del deporte necesitan hacerse [... more]
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