Carbohydrates

Complex carbohydrates such as those found in chapattis, rice, bread and cereal form the foundation of a solid active diet. You can explain to your child that thesse Carbohydrates are like fuel for the body. Active kids need more calories than their sedentary counterparts and experts insist that the best way to get those extra calories is from complex carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are the preferred source of energy for exercise because they provide fuel in a form that is easily burned by the body. Carbohydrate-rich foods also provide many important B vitamins that are needed to help put that enery to use. Consuming Carbohydrates a few hours before your child is physically active will help supply energy during the event and some carbohydrates eaten soon after will help replenish the muscles with fuel.