In today’s world, vegan and vegetarian menu options are almost everywhere. However, information on health risks or benefits doesn’t seem to be as straightforward when it comes to our kids. Can a...
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Written by Katherine Harmer, RDN With a basketball game approaching, you need to fuel your body with the right amount and right type of energy. Nutrition is just as important as training when it...
How Many Calories Does a High School Basketball Player Need?
Making sure your teen athlete is eating the appropriate amount of calories and nutrients each day is a big job. It’s hard to know exactly how much a teenager will eat in a day, let alone an active...
What is the Best Diet Plan for a 16 Year-Old? From a Dietitian
16 year-olds are learning to be more independent, making their own food choices, and even buying some of their own foods. They are also at a period of crucial growth and development and need to pay...
What Do Basketball Players Eat Before a Game? -From a Dietitian
With everyone claiming to be a nutrition coach these days, it can be difficult to know what to put into practice before a big game. What do basketball players eat before a game? Does it really make...
Should I Tell My Teen They Need to Lose Weight? Tips from a Dietitian
It is normal, especially as a parent, to worry about your teenager’s weight. However, an obsessive focus regarding a number on the scale can be unhealthy. Too much negative attention to weight can...