Game Day

The holidays present a unique set of challenge for parents of athletes. Not only are you juggling family, food, friends and gifts but, if you are like many sports parents, you also have to fit in the kids' holiday tournaments. The good news is not much changes nutritionally; you just need to do a bit of advance planning, says registered dietitian Hillary Monroe.

Athletes should consume carbohydrate-rich foods or drinks every half hour to hour while playing stop-and-go and endurance sports.

If your child is playing stop-and-go sports (basketball, football, volleyball, hockey etc.) or participating in short-duration events (gymnastics, sprints to middle distances in track etc.), here's are some tips on what he should eat and drink on the day of competition.