Thinking of energy balance like a bank account — food as deposits and training/growth as withdrawals — where do you see your child’s “account” running lowest most often: breakfast, school day, pre-practice, or post-practice?

If you’ve used the Critical Reload Nutrition Calculator or a similar tool, how do your child’s estimated daily energy needs compare with what they currently eat on a typical school + practice day? Where do you see the biggest gaps?

How confident are you that your child is consuming enough calories to support their athletic performance? What signs might indicate that they need more — or fewer — calories?

If you picked just one time of day to improve your child’s fueling — breakfast, lunch, pre-practice, or post-practice — which would you choose first, and why?

How can you help your child maintain a healthy energy balance, ensuring they stay in an anabolic state for muscle growth and recovery?