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Nutrition
What players eat and drink supports their energy, growth, recovery and performance. Understanding the fundamentals helps coaches create a positive food culture and reinforce simple habits that help players fuel for the demands of soccer.
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Players need enough energy to support both soccer and everything else their bodies are doing, including growth and recovery. When energy intake consistently falls short, it can affect health, wellbeing and performance.