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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...

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Do Basketball Players Drink Alcohol? A Dietitian’s Advice

It's normal to want to know everything about the top players and do the things they do and eat the things they eat. But what about alcohol? Athletes should be very careful about alcohol intake...

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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...

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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...

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The Worst Foods to Eat Before Basketball

Basketball season– It’s game day and you need to fuel yourself with the best pre-game meal to provide you with major performance benefits. Wondering what it looks like? It looks heavy on...

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How Much Fat Does a 14-Year Old Need Per Day?

With today’s cultural norms, “fat” seems to almost be a dirty word for teens. Saturated fat can be extremely unhealthy, but foods higher in unsaturated fats can benefit a growing teen. Fat is...

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My name is Katherine Harmer, and I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. Ever since I was a teenager, I've loved everything to do with food and nutrition, as well as exercise and wellness! This site is a place for me to share some of the knowledge I have, as well as keep up-to-date with current research and studies. This is a wonderful place for high-school age students and their parents to learn about sports nutrition, general nutrition, and health for teenagers.

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