Nutritional Considerations for Performance in Young Athletes

Table 2

General nutrition recommendations for maintaining health.

Protein	15–20% of total calories should come from protein; 0.8–1.2 g/kg/day derived from whole food sources
Fat	>15% and <30% of total calories should come from fat
Carbohydrate	>50% of total calories should come from carbohydrates, or 3–8 g/kg/day
Micronutrients	Regular supplementation is not recommended in healthy children and adolescents consuming a balanced diet