Cheerleading/Nutritional needs

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Expert: Kimmi - 4/15/2009


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My daughter is a 12 year old flyer and underweight already at 73 pounds. She eats moderately but never gains any weight. I am concerned as she has been tumbling 2-3 hours a day and has started to develop a lot of muscles. I don't think she is eating enough protein to sustain this kind of workout. Do you have any suggestions for the levels of protein/carbs she needs to be consuming?

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Hi Stephanie,

   I can't make a judgement without seeing your daughter, nor am I qualified to. But, from your description it does sound like your daughter might not be getting the correct amounts of nutritional needs. The best bet would be to see her doctor or contact a nutritionist to develop an eating plan that will sustain her throughout her workouts. This is important so don't let it fall behind. Please let me know how it goes. Good luck.

Happy Cheering,
Kimmi

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I can answer questions on coaching, planning and running practices, events, fundraisers, coordinating travel. I can answer questions on tumbling, stunting, health, nutrition, and injuries. I can not answer questions on college cheerleading.

Experience

My Experience in the area: I cheered on my grade school team for 4 years. I danced for on pointe for 14 years. I have coached for 9 years for grade school basketball cheerleading, grade school competitive squads, and all-star. I now own my own national championship all-star team.

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I am safety certified by the AACCA. I have a BA in Elementary Education and am a certified teacher. I also have my masters in library science with an emphasis on teens.

Due to the volume of questions I get, please read my previous answers before asking your question. If you have a question about starting a cheerleading squad, or mental blocks please read my many previous answers BEFORE asking your question. Thank you!!

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