What many teen athletes, like football players, today don’t realize is the harm that consistently taking protein supplements/powders can cause them. Protein should make up about 15% of a football players diet, but taking in too much protein can cause things like dehydration, calcium loss, and even kidney problems. Many teen are unaware that they get a sufficient amount of protein from their everyday diets, thus supplements are not needed at all. Some protein rich foods include fish, eggs, soy, and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches (http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/sports/eatnrun.html). Nuts like almonds are also a great source of protein and can be eaten as snacks after workouts instead of drinking a protein shake.
2 comments:
I thought your information about the harms protein could do to you was very insightful. I didn't know any of this before I read your blog. You did a very good job on explaining this topic. -Rolenn
Wow! after reading this section of your blog, I really learned a lot. The information is really good. But maybe just a little too wordy. I liked how you have a site to back up your information though. Just add some pictures and it should be pretty good. -Reid Nomura
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