Checklist

NCAA Nutrition and Performance - Parent

 Issues to Consider In Creating a Positive, Competitive Environment Regarding Optimal Nutrition, a Positive Body Image, and Peak Performance

• Set a good example by your own behaviors involving food and exercise.
  
  
• Learn basic information about good nutrition and athletic performance.    
  
  
• Support healthy nutrition through the consumption of a variety of foods rather than reliance on nutritional supplements.    
  
  
• Talk to your son or daughter about the pressures to be a certain weight or body build to be competitive or attractive and ask how you can help.    
  
  
• Evaluate the messages you are sending about weight, dieting, beauty and body image.    
  
  
• Show appreciation for your child's uniqueness, particularly when your child's opinions differ from yours.    
  
  
• Convey respect, unconditional love, trust and approval to maintain your child's self-esteem.    
  
  
• Make physical activity a family affair.
  
  
• If you are concerned or suspect an eating disorder,

• Learn the signs and symptoms of an eating disorder.    
  
• Recognize how powerful an eating disorder is - remember that it is an illness.    
  
• Be compassionate toward the person suffering.    
  
• Admit your anger, frustration and helplessness.    
  
• Consider getting help for yourself from a therapist.    
  
• Don't expect your loved one to be perfect in his or her recovery.
  
  
• www.bodysense.ca/parents/what_can_parents_e.html
  
  

• www.bodyimagehealth.org/curriculum.html

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