Everyone will develop and grow at different rates. At thirteen years old, many will experience body changes or see others experiencing these changes around them. As the body develops, teenagers may...
Posts by Katherine Harmer, RDN
The rate of overweight and obese are growing, especially for teenagers. Although weight is not always the best indicator of health, there are significant correlations between being overweight and...
At 15-years old, your body is still changing, developing, and growing. It may be a confusing time as you get used to the changes that your body is going through. In a society so focused on weight, it...
What Happens if You Work Out Regularly But Don’t Eat Enough Calories?
Most athletes strive for peak performance through training and nutrition. Calories from food are an important part of training for success. Calories are what the body uses for energy and energy is...
Calories (AKA energy) help your body to function the way it is supposed to by giving your brain, muscles, lungs, heart, and other organs the energy they need! Teens are growing, moving, and learning...
When less than one second can change whether an athlete finds themselves on the podium or not, all aspects of what contributes to a slower run should be fine-tuned. Nutrition and food are one area to...