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SYC 2024 Breakout: Chad Hancock on Nutrition in Youth Athletes

Strong Youth Conference 2024 - Nutrition in Youth Athletes - Dr. Chad Hancock

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Join Dr. Chad Hancock as he dives into the essential role of nutrition in optimizing performance and health for youth athletes. This engaging session covers energy needs, macronutrient strategies, hydration, and actionable tips for parents, coaches, and athletes. Learn how to balance training demands with proper fueling for peak performance and long-term health.

Chad Hancock earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education-Exercise Physiology from Brigham Young University. He then went on to earn a PhD in Physiology with a focus on muscle physiology and energy metabolism from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Following this, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis. Since 2008, Dr. Hancock has taught courses on general nutrition and sports nutrition in the Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Science Department at BYU. His research has generally focused on how changes in energy demands and energy supply impact muscle metabolism, function, and overall health. Dr. Hancock firmly believes that maintaining a physically active lifestyle is critical to achieving and maintaining good health and wellbeing.

Key Topics Covered:

  • Importance of energy availability for growth and performance
  • Protein, carbohydrate, and fat recommendations for youth athletes
  • Timing strategies for nutrition and hydration
  • Addressing common nutrition fads and supplementation myths

0:00 - Introduction and Opening Remarks
1:00 - Role of Nutrition in Athletic Performance
3:06 - Energy Needs and Growth in Youth Athletes
7:00 - Concept of Energy Availability and Its Impact
10:00 - Recognizing Signs of Low Energy Availability
13:16 - Protein Needs and Sources for Youth Athletes
17:23 - Carbohydrates as the Preferred Fuel for Exercise
20:45 - Importance of Glycogen and Carbohydrate Loading
25:28 - The Role of Fats and Omega-3s in Performance
27:38 - Tailoring Nutrition to Training Intensity
29:25 - Hydration Tips for Youth Athletes
32:50 - Debunking Myths Around Supplements and Energy Drinks
35:10 - Managing Nutrition for Long-Duration Sports Events
38:45 - Specific Tips for Type 1 Diabetic Athletes
42:10 - Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Youth Nutrition

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