Your Child and Sports

It is vital to encourage children to develop the right behaviors when involved in sports. Nutrition, stretching and rest are cornerstones to healthy sports participation. Encourage your child to:

• Always wear protective equipment
• Stretch before activity begins
• Maintain a healthy weight
• Eat well-balanced meals
• Drink plenty of water
• Get plenty of sleep
• Eat the proper amount of protein every day
• Drink sports drinks rather than caffeinated or carbonated drinks
• Take vitamins daily
• Avoid performance-based supplements

For more information on keeping your child healthy in sports activities, call Dunn Wellness Center at (904) 249-1551.