In the sport of wrestling, athletes must overpower, outlast or outmaneuver their opponent. These feats require excellent cardiovascular fitness, individual power, finesse and mental focus. The large...
Posts by Katherine Harmer, RDN
Fourteen years old marks a time of change. Most adolescents start puberty or are in the process of puberty changes. These changes may bring a teenager pride or embarrassment and many struggle with...
Girls must juggle many things during their teenage years with friends, family, hobbies, school and extracurricular activities. At times, a teenage girl may find herself missing meals or snacks as she...
Tennis players, especially adolescents, require good nutrition. Following science based dietary guidelines protects a teenage athlete’s health and supports good growth, development and athletic...
We live in a society that puts a lot of emphasis on weight. While weight can be one of many tools in assessing someone’s health, it is important to remember that there is so much more to it than...
16-years old is such an important time of development. Physical, emotional, and mental development are all happening simultaneously and it may be a confusing time as you get used to the changes that...