Finding and creating a balanced meal plan can be difficult for a growing, hungry teenager, and especially for an active teenage athlete. My FREE meal plan for teenage athletes can help you get...
Posts by Katherine Harmer, RDN
Weight can be a concern for teenagers or their parents. Despite wanting to slim down, bulk up, or work towards other health goals, is it ever appropriate for a teenager to track calories? In such...
How Many Calories Should a Teenage Athlete Eat? Ask A Dietitian
Maybe you are the parent of a teenage athlete, or you are the teenage athlete. Either way, someone needs to make sure teenage athletes are getting the right amount of food, and the right types of...
Creatine is one of the most popular strength-enhancing supplements used among athletes. It is widely available in health food stores, and anyone can buy it so it must be safe for high schoolers,...
Are Artificial Sweeteners a Good Idea For Kids? Why Sugar-Free Isn’t Always Best
Parents of kids and teenagers should be informed and involved in what they choose to feed their kids. With so many sugary foods and obesity rates increasing, the trend for "sugar-free" foods is also...
Milk consumption is a highly debated topic lately! Is it harmful or helpful overall? Many health trends warn against dairy intake, but other studies show clear benefits for regular dairy consumption....