Athletes today face incredible demands to succeed—not only from coaches and trainers but also from peers and parents. For many developing athletes, understanding what, when, and how much they need to eat is the easy part; it’s being able to put the plan into practice that’s the challenge. 

This continuing education course describes the role zinc plays in the body, especially in the growth and development of children, and guides RDs in identifying, preventing, and managing deficiency.

This continuing education course reviews research that measures the impact of family meals and the involvement of children in meal preparation on child health and well-being, the barriers and challenges families face, and the ways nutrition professionals can help