Now is the time when your bones are taking in the most calcium. Half of your adult bone mass is formed during your teen years. Get calcium predominately from low-fat milk, yogurt and cheese. Keep exercising to build strong bones. If you skip breakfast, your brain is like a computer without the power switch turned on. You"ll experience poor concentration, more difficulty with problem solving and increased fatigue. Skipping breakfast also leads to weight gain, as your body will lower its metabolic rate to conserve energy. Having that candy bar before you engage in a big athletic event...
The key to building muscle is a good exercise program and a lot of carbohydrates to provide energy for longer workouts. Extra protein isn"t stored as protein for future use. If it"s not used for energy, then it"s stored as fat.

Heat stroke, caused by severe dehydration, ranks second among reported deaths of high school athletes. Drink clear or electrolyte fluids even if you don"t feel thirsty. Thirst is actually a symptom of dehydration, so it"s important to drink liquids before you get thirsty, throughout your athletic event and afterward, until you return to your normal weight.