If your child is on medication and struggling to eat enough…

 

This is likely affecting their energy, performance, and recovery

 

A simple, practical guide to help them fuel properly — even with low appetite

🚨 PROBLEM

 

“You feel hungry… but can’t eat” - Bec & Luca (The Football Fuel Academy)

 

If your child:

• Skips meals or eats very little during the day
• Says “I’m not hungry” before training
• Looks flat or low on energy in sessions
• Struggles to keep up or recover

👉 This is extremely common with medicated athletes.

But here’s the issue:

Football doesn’t slow down… even if your child isn’t eating enough.

 

⚡ SOLUTION

This guide shows you exactly how to:

âś… Get fuel in without forcing food
âś… Use liquid calories and easy wins
âś… Build a routine instead of relying on hunger
âś… Support energy, recovery & performance

 

🧾 WHAT’S INSIDE

âś” Real meal and snack examples
âś” Low appetite strategies that actually work
âś” Calorie boosters to increase intake easily
âś” Simple daily structure to follow

 
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Medication-specific messaging only

 

This guide provides general sports nutrition advice. For individual medical or dietary conditions, consult an accredited dietitian or healthcare professional.