Proper nutrition is one factor that can contribute to making sports a positive experience for youths, one that will be appreciated throughout their lives.

If they are well hydrated, they will get more out of their practice and participation as well as the remainder of their daily activities. After all the seeds of victory are sown on the fields of friendly competition!

Compared with adolescents and adults, children produce more heat relative to their body mass during activities such as walking and running. They have a lower sweating capacity and their body core temperature rises at a higher rate, as fluids are lost.

It is thus essential to ensure that children consume a drink that is optimal in its hydration capability constantly. This ensures that their body remains at optimum temperature, and so that they can carry on studies and other activities after exertion.

The rate of recovery will improve if the body cells are working at their optimum.

Apart from a balanced diet, key nutrients, which would assist children
in reaching their genetic potential are found in Pulse.
 
Calcium Important in bone formation, and plays a role in muscle contraction.
Magnesium Many metabolic and structural roles as well proper function of muscles under conditions of fatigue.
Sodium Important electrolyte for maintaining balance of fluids in blood stream and cells
Potassium Important electrolyte for maintaining balance of fluids in blood stream and
Cells.
Taurine At the appropriate level, an important metabolic transmitter, also helps in electrolyte transport across cell membranes.
Vitamin C Involved in formation of collage connective tissue and reduces lactate levels
Also enhances body immune system.
Vitamin B3 Active in 2 enzymes in the metabolism and reduction of fatty acids and cholesterol.
Vitamin E Lowers blood lactate levels, participates in cellular respiration and maintains muscle tissue.

Pantothenic Acid Active in co-enzyme A, which participates in release of energy from carbohydrates and fatty acids.
Folic Acid Very important in DNA and RNA formation and protein synthesis for faster
Recovery and growth.