Does anyone have their gymnast follow a nutrition plan? See a nutritionist?

The best thing to do at this age is model healthy eating. Cook healthy foods—lean proteins, lots of fruit and veggies, healthy grains. Have ice cream sometimes. Don’t demonize certain foods unless due to allergy, pediatrician documented intolerance, or for religious or ethical reasons. If you feel you need more nutrition education in order to do this, I’d recommend seeing a dietitian for ideas yourself, without her, and then applying the knowledge you learn. I am very careful with my girls not to talk overmuch about food, and never about body issues. This goes for talking about myself too. Seeing us say we are fat, or constantly dieting, is the likeliest way to create food issues for them later. We always talk about nutrition, but only in that we choose healthy foods to give us energy and make us strong.2 Manage

Yes! Nutrition is so important to us... we talk about eating healthy so that we can be happy, healthy, and strong... additional perk: better athlete. We talk about chronic toxicity, chemicals we avoid like carrageenan, and why some "food" is junk. I don't think it is ever too early to start talking about fueling their bodies in a healthy way. Our girls are 5&7.

We just try to eat healthy! Dont try to be too strict. Eating disorders are very common in gymnasts so dont want to dwell on food. She actually has figured out what makes her feel best for practice and competition on her own!

We went vegan earlier this year and my daughters coach noticed her body gaining more lean muscle!

Yes. a clean eating plan. Keep it clean and organic as you can - lots of lean protein, fruits veggies. By clean eating, I mean get rid of as much processed foods as you can.