K–6Wellness
Sports Nutrition
Fuel for athletic performance
ElsaBefore you start
- Age band
- K–6
- Time
- 15–30 minutes
- Quest type
- Hanging Out
- Guardian
- Gilda · Sevier
- Materials needed
- Reusable Water Bottle (32 oz)
- Athlete Food and Training Journal
- Nancy Clark Sports Nutrition Guidebook
Why this skill rocks
You learn how to eat super yummy foods that give you energy to run faster, jump higher, and feel great every single day.
2034Where this could take you
You could be helping Olympic athletes choose the best foods to win gold, or teaching younger kids in Utah how to stay strong and healthy for their own sports.
What You'll Need
Optional materials for this quest.
Reusable Water Bottle (32 oz)
RequiredStaying hydrated is the foundation of sports nutrition — a large reusable bottle makes it easy to track how much you drink each day and at practice.
Athlete Food and Training Journal
RequiredLogging what you eat and how you feel after workouts reveals patterns you would never notice otherwise — the fastest way to dial in your nutrition.
Nancy Clark Sports Nutrition Guidebook
The go-to reference for serious young athletes — covers fueling for every sport, written in plain English without overwhelming you with science jargon.