If your child is on medication and struggling to eat enough…
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This is likely affecting their energy, performance, and recovery
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A simple, practical guide to help them fuel properly — even with low appetite
🚨 PROBLEM
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“You feel hungry… but can’t eat” - Bec & Luca (The Football Fuel Academy)
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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.
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⚡ 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
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🧾 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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This guide provides general sports nutrition advice. For individual medical or dietary conditions, consult an accredited dietitian or healthcare professional.