Ferritin: Everything You Need to Know for Your Student Athlete
What is ferritin is, the optimal levels for active youth, and how to support your athlete if their levels are too low.
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Fueling the High School Football Player: What to eat, when to eat, and how much to eat
Football demands a wide range of physical qualities from players, including endurance, speed, strength, agility, and explosiveness. The game’s dynamic nature requires players to engage in different energy systems rapidly, shifting between aerobic endurance and anaerobic power depending on the play. Tactical intelligence and mental sharpness are also important, making football a dynamic sport that tests both the body and mind.
Fueling the High School Basketball Player
Basketball is a very demanding sport that requires speed, agility, endurance, and power. The constant stop and go nature of the sport requires a great deal of energy making adequate and balanced nutrition so important for these athletes. Keep reading…
Nutrition for Soccer Players: What to eat, when to eat, and how much to eat
The Importance of Nutrition in Soccer Performance. In this post, we’ll delve into the critical role nutrition plays in a soccer player’s performance and provide practical tips to optimize their diet for success on the field.
Eating disorders and student athletes: How to recognize and how to help
Coaches, parents, and teammates struggle to know how to help a student athlete who may struggle with an eating disorder.
Fat Intake and Athletic Performance
Proper nutrition is the foundation of athletic performance. While all macronutrients—carbohydrates, protein, and fat—play important roles in fueling the body, the balance among them is crucial. As sports nutritionists, many of our athletes trying to gain weight struggle with consuming…
Fueling the High School Dancer, Gymnast and Cheer Athlete
High school dancers, gymnasts and cheerleaders are unique athletes who require proper nutrition to fuel their demanding practice sessions, performances, and competitions. The physical and mental demands on their bodies are significant, involving strength, flexibility, endurance, and coordination. Unfortunately, these…
3 Summer Fueling Tips for the Student-Athlete
Summer is here which means school is out! During the summer, many student athletes become relaxed with their schedule and habits. They sleep in and go to bed later, may skip meals like breakfast because they slept in, make more…
Pre-Workout Nutrition: What Should Student Athletes Should Eat Before a Workout
Athletes often wonder what they should eat before working out. Here are seven simple, effective pre-workout meals to help you train stronger and feel better!
Are Eggs Good For Athletes?
Eggs are considered one of the most controversial foods. So, waht's the truth about eating eggs? Are eggs healthy for athletes? Read more to find out!
What Athletes Should Eat on Game Day
Unsure what to eat the night before a game or competition? Check out my top 5 tips that will help you feel and perform at your best to crush your competition!
Can Youth and High School Athletes Take Creatine? What Parents Need to Know
Wendi Irlbeck MS, RDN, LD, CISSN breaks down what the research says about creatine use in young athletes, including safety, benefits, dosage, and common myths!
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