Studies show that when kids skip breakfast, they have a harder time focusing, are irritable and distracted by hunger.
This can lead to anxiety and lower performance in sports, said Steph Magill, a registered dietitian who specializes in sports nutrition and is a sports parent to two teens. She recently was a guest on our Ultimate Sports Parent podcast.
Anxiety and lower performance can be a vicious cycle. When kids feel anxious or under-perform, it hurts their confidence in youth sports.
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