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.
Tag Diet
Football Nutrition: What to Eat, When to Eat, and How Much to Eat
Football nutrition for the high school student athlete. What to eat, how much to eat and when to eat for game day!
Basketball Nutrition: What to eat before, during and after games!
Fueling the basketball student athlete for game day!
Soccer Athlete Nutrition: What to eat, when to eat, and how much to eat
Nutrition in Soccer Performance: What to eat, when to eat, and how much to eat to improve strength, speed and power!
Eating Disorders in Female and Male Student Athletes: Warning Signs Parents and Coaches Shouldn’t Ignore
Coaches, parents, and teammates struggle to know how to help a student athlete who may struggle with an eating disorder.
How Much Dietary Fat Should Athletes Eat? A Sports Dietitian Explains
How much fat should athletes eat? Expert sports dietitian Wendi Irlbeck explains fat intake for athletes, healthy fat sources, timing, and why too much hurts performance.
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…
Summer Fueling for Student-Athletes: 3 Habits That Prevent Fall Burnout
Discover 3 summer fueling tips for student-athletes from a registered dietitian. Build habits now that boost performance, recovery, and energy this fall.
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 Should Athletes Eat on Game Day? 5 Meal Ideas for Peak Performance
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!
Creatine Monhydrate and Youth Athletes: 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!
Under-fueling without realizing it