Snacks play a vital role in a child’s sporting life. Most children eat lunch at non and often go without food before practice. This can lead to a six-hour window without the No. 1 energy source: food. A child should have a snack before and after practice. Here are some simple ideas:

Nuts-Almonds
Fresh and Dried Fruits
Hard-Boiled Eggs
Whole Milk Yogurt
Whole Milk
Chocolate Milk
Raw Cheese
Beef, Turkey or Salmon Jerky
Cashew Butter and Honey on Whole Grain Bread
Fresh or Frozen Smoothies with Flaxseed oil

If your child doesn’t get a chance to come home before their afternoon sports schedule kicks in a few of the suggestions above will go along way in meeting your child’s energy needs.