Children need energy because they are growing quickly and are continually becoming more active. Energy is also needed for mentally challenging endeavors such as reading, doing homework, listening and learning in class and more! Creating a healthy diet that is high in vitamins and minerals and includes a good supply of protein, carbohydrates and fats will ensure your children with enough energy to make it through the day. Families should try and limit the intake of sugar they give to their children as it can cause bad eating habits at such a young age. Sugar has no nutrients, therefore eating too much can result in negative effects on your energy levels and can increase the risk for obesity.
Because children are still developing, it is significant they do not eat big portions, but instead eat 5-6 small meals throughout the day so they are able to conserve energy. Their stomachs are still growing hence the need to eat more than adults.
The First Tee of Silicon Valley encourages youth to stay active, eat right, and develop a healthy lifestyle so they have the energy they need to live life to the fullest. Our goal is to help youth by not only staying active on the golf course but by providing positive learning environments as well. Consider registering your child in a class, becoming a volunteer or supporting our non-profit youth development organization.
This post was written by Morgan McGwire, a student athlete at Santa Clara University and volunteer with TFTSV.
[1] http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/five-reasons-body-needs-energy-4673.htm
Energy Helps You Stay Active
Everyday your body uses loads of energy to help you manage your busy life. While eating, working, studying for a class, and even playing a round of golf, you’re using energy which is equipped through the calories in your diet. Energy fuels your body’s internal functions, repairs, builds and maintains cells and body tissues, and supports the external activities that enable you to interact with the physical world.[1] This is why it is so important to make sure you are eating enough nutritious food to support a healthy lifestyle and especially to fill your body with useful energy.
Children need energy because they are growing quickly and are continually becoming more active. Energy is also needed for mentally challenging endeavors such as reading, doing homework, listening and learning in class and more! Creating a healthy diet that is high in vitamins and minerals and includes a good supply of protein, carbohydrates and fats will ensure your children with enough energy to make it through the day. Families should try and limit the intake of sugar they give to their children as it can cause bad eating habits at such a young age. Sugar has no nutrients, therefore eating too much can result in negative effects on your energy levels and can increase the risk for obesity.
Because children are still developing, it is significant they do not eat big portions, but instead eat 5-6 small meals throughout the day so they are able to conserve energy. Their stomachs are still growing hence the need to eat more than adults.
The First Tee of Silicon Valley encourages youth to stay active, eat right, and develop a healthy lifestyle so they have the energy they need to live life to the fullest. Our goal is to help youth by not only staying active on the golf course but by providing positive learning environments as well. Consider registering your child in a class, becoming a volunteer or supporting our non-profit youth development organization.
This post was written by Morgan McGwire, a student athlete at Santa Clara University and volunteer with TFTSV.
[1] http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/five-reasons-body-needs-energy-4673.htm
Children need energy because they are growing quickly and are continually becoming more active. Energy is also needed for mentally challenging endeavors such as reading, doing homework, listening and learning in class and more! Creating a healthy diet that is high in vitamins and minerals and includes a good supply of protein, carbohydrates and fats will ensure your children with enough energy to make it through the day. Families should try and limit the intake of sugar they give to their children as it can cause bad eating habits at such a young age. Sugar has no nutrients, therefore eating too much can result in negative effects on your energy levels and can increase the risk for obesity.
Because children are still developing, it is significant they do not eat big portions, but instead eat 5-6 small meals throughout the day so they are able to conserve energy. Their stomachs are still growing hence the need to eat more than adults.
The First Tee of Silicon Valley encourages youth to stay active, eat right, and develop a healthy lifestyle so they have the energy they need to live life to the fullest. Our goal is to help youth by not only staying active on the golf course but by providing positive learning environments as well. Consider registering your child in a class, becoming a volunteer or supporting our non-profit youth development organization.
This post was written by Morgan McGwire, a student athlete at Santa Clara University and volunteer with TFTSV.
[1] http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/five-reasons-body-needs-energy-4673.htm