4-H Fuel to Perform: Snacking and hydration for young athletes
Join us for 4-H Fuel to Perform, a fun, hands-on six-week virtual cooking and nutrition series for young athletes in grades 7 and up.
Each week, you will cook along from your own kitchens, preparing easy, balanced snacks while learning how food and hydration can support energy, performance and recovery.
You will also learn how to read food and beverage labels, understand what’s actually in the products you choose and think critically about claims on the front of the package.
Throughout the series, we’ll explore
- Snacks for before and after physical activity
- Hydration and everyday beverage choices
- Sports drinks, energy drinks and hydration packets
- Ingredients commonly marketed to athletes, including protein powders, creatine and added sugar
You will finish the series with practical sports nutrition knowledge, go-to snack recipes and skills to make informed choices about what you eat and drink before, during and after physical activity.
A simple ingredient and kitchen tool list, as well as the Zoom meeting link, will be emailed to registered participants before the program begins.
Audience
Youth in grades 7 and up
Cost
Free
Registration
Register in 4-H Online by Sept. 28.
Non-members are welcome, but will need to enroll in 4-H Online first; club membership is not required. Select “Virtual 4-H” as your club option to register for this event.
Accommodations
University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, reach out to the event contact two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
Language
This offering is delivered in English. Interpreter services may be available with an advance request.