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Critical Reload: Fueling Champions for Parents

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  1. Get Started Here

    Welcome & Orientation
  2. UNIT 1: Fueling Fundamentals
    Unit 1: Listen & Learn Overview
  3. Fueling Champions Week 1: Nutrition Defined
  4. Fueling Champions Week 2: Energy Balance
  5. Unit 1: Reflect & Connect
  6. Unit 2: Carbohydrates
    Unit 2: Listen & Learn Overview
  7. Fueling Champions Week 3: Carbohydrates Part 1
  8. Fueling Champions Week 4: Carbohydrates Part 2
  9. Fueling Champions Week 5: Carbohydrates Part 3
  10. Unit 2: Reflect & Connect
  11. Unit 3: Gut Health
    Unit 3: Listen & Learn Overview
  12. Fueling Champions Week 6: Gut Health Part 1
  13. Fueling Champions Week 7: Gut Health Part 2
  14. Unit 3: Reflect & Connect
  15. Unit 3: Champions Challenge
  16. Unit 4: Protein
    Unit 4: Listen & Learn Overview
  17. Fueling Champions Week 8: Protein Part 1
  18. Fueling Champions Week 9: Protein Part 2
  19. Fueling Champions Week 10: Protein Part 3
  20. Fueling Champions Week 11: Protein Part 4
  21. Unit 4: Reflect & Connect
  22. Unit 4: Champions Challenge
  23. Unit 5: Fats
    Unit 5: Listen & Learn
  24. Fueling Champions Week 12: Fats Part 1
  25. Fueling Champions Week 13: Fats Part 2
  26. Fueling Champions Week 14: Fats Part 3
  27. Fueling Champions Week 15: Fats Part 4
  28. Unit 5: Reflect & Connect
  29. Unit 5: Champions Challenge
  30. Unit 6: Hydration
    Unit 6: Listen & Learn
  31. Fueling Champions Week 16: Hydration Part 1
  32. Fueling Champions Week 17: Hydration Part 2
  33. Fueling Champions Week 18: Hydration Part 3
  34. Unit 6: Reflect & Connect
  35. Unit 6: Champions Challenge
  36. Unit 7: Vitamins & Minerals
    Unit 7: Listen & Learn
  37. Fueling Champions Week 19: Vitamins & Minerals Part 1
  38. Fueling Champions Week 20: Vitamins & Minerals Part 2
  39. Fueling Champions Week 21: Vitamins & Minerals Part 3
  40. Unit 7: Reflect & Connect
  41. Unit 7: Champions Challenge
  42. Unit 8: Meal Planning
    Unit 8: Listen & Learn
  43. Fueling Champions Week 22: Meal Planning Part 1
  44. Fueling Champions Week 23: Meal Planning Part 2
  45. Fueling Champions Week 24: Meal Planning Part 3
  46. Fueling Champions Week 25: Meal Planning Part 4
  47. Fueling Champions Week 26: Meal Planning Part 5
  48. Unit 9: Nutrient Ratios
    Fueling Champions Week 27: Nutrient Ratios Part 1
  49. Fueling Champions Week 28: Nutrient Ratios Part 2
  50. Unit 10: Nutrient Tracking
    Fueling Champions Week 29: Nutrition Tracker App
  51. Fueling Champions Week 30: Power of Habits
  52. Fueling Champions Week 31: Simple Start
  53. Unit 11: Sleep & Recovery
    Fueling Champions Week 32: Sleep & Rest Part 1
  54. Fueling Champions Week 33: Sleep & Rest Part 2

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Fueling Champions Week 22: Meal Planning Part 1

Intro: Why Planning Your Fuel is Just as Important as Training

Just like you wouldn’t show up to a game without a strategy, you shouldn’t approach nutrition without a plan. In this first lesson, we introduce the core difference between a “meal plan” and actual meal planning — and how nutrient timing can give your athlete a powerful edge when paired with personalized, realistic meals.

Summary: Set the Foundation, Fuel with Purpose

In Part 1, you learned that effective nutrition isn’t just about what to eat, but when and how to plan around your athlete’s real schedule. You explored nutrient timing, personalized meal planning, and how to begin identifying food preferences using Critical Reload’s tools and guides. This sets the stage for performance-driven eating that aligns with your child’s training demands.

Critical Reload Nutrition Calculator

Fuel smarter with a personalized 5-day meal plan built around your athlete’s real schedule.
The Critical Reload Nutrition Calculator generates a calorie-specific, sport-specific 5-day meal plan based on your child’s age, gender, sport, activity level, and body composition. It provides a strong starting point for balanced, performance-focused nutrition—and from there, you can personalize meals to fit your athlete’s preferences, schedule, and what’s already in the pantry.

👉 Click here to access the Critical Reload Nutrition Calculator

Critical Reload Vitamin Guide
This easy-to-use resource helps parents and athletes identify key vitamins and minerals, their benefits, and the whole foods that provide them. Whether you're building meals or shopping for snacks, this guide simplifies how to fuel smarter—supporting energy, recovery, and overall health.

👉 Use it alongside your weekly meal planning for consistent, nutrient-rich fueling.

Critical Reload Mineral Guide
This guide breaks down key minerals like calcium, magnesium, iron, and potassium—explaining their role in hydration, recovery, muscle function, and overall health. Use it to help your child get the right nutrients from everyday foods and build a stronger foundation for athletic success.

👉 Pair it with the Vitamin Guide for a complete micronutrient strategy.

Critical Reload Eat A Rainbow Guide This vibrant guide teaches families how to build nutrient-rich meals by including a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables—each color offering unique benefits for energy, immunity, recovery, and more.

👉 Use it as a visual checklist for weekly meal planning or post it on the fridge to inspire healthy choices!