Second Helpings for Female Athletes, Please!

One of the benefits to growing up in this modern day, is that women are encouraged to play sports like their male counterparts. Today, girls are encouraged that sporting and competition are not only great ways to stay healthy, but also viable ways in which they can express themselves, find a community, and develop a talent. Thus, more female students enroll in sports each year, and many find new passions in areas that were previously unexplored. One issue, however, with young women in sports is that they are not always encouraged to adequately take care of themselves when they are off the court or field. Young women are still pressured to maintain certain body images, which often collides with their ability to eat the healthy amount of food to maintain their bodies. If you are the parent of a young girl, read this article today to learn how to encourage your daughter to adequately support her body through food as she participates in exercise!

 

Read the full article here: To Thrive, Many Young Female Athletes Need A Lot More Food

 

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