Unit 1: Reflect & Connect

You’ve just wrapped up Unit 1—great work!

Now it’s time to take what you’ve learned and apply it to your world, your routines, and your role as a parent.

Below, you’ll find a series of reflection questions to help you connect the dots between science and daily life. Choose one—or a few—that resonate most. Then, we invite you to share your thoughts in the Fueling Champions Parent Group.

This is more than a place for comments. It’s where parents, coaches, and champions like you come together to share insights, struggles, wins, and support.

👉 Click here to visit the Parent Group and join the conversation

Your answers don’t have to be polished—just honest. Sometimes, it’s in naming what we’ve noticed or struggled with that the biggest breakthroughs begin.

Preview the questions here, first:

For Parents – Supporting Energy Needs

• Have you observed your child struggling with energy levels during or after their sports activities? How do you think improving their nutrition could help?
• What role do you believe rest and recovery play in your child’s overall athletic performance and energy levels?

Physical Health Indicators

• Has your child mentioned feeling light-headed or excessively tired after training? How might their nutrition and hydration habits be contributing to this?
• Have you noticed significant weight changes in your child during their sports season? What could be the connection between their diet and these changes?

Strength and Performance

• How do you see your child’s diet impacting their strength gains and overall athletic performance? Are there areas where their nutrition could be optimized?
• What are your thoughts on the relationship between proper nutrition, rest, and preventing injuries in young athletes?

Academic and Mental Impact

• Have you noticed any changes in your child’s focus or concentration, especially after practice? How could nutrition play a role in their cognitive health and academic performance?
• How might better nutrition and sleep routines enhance your child’s ability to manage both sports and schoolwork?

Understanding Sports Nutrition for Your Child

• How familiar are you with the differences between general nutrition and sports nutrition? Why do you think these distinctions are important for your child’s athletic success?
• How can you support your child in adopting a nutrition plan that’s tailored to their sports needs?

Caloric Intake and Health

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