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How Much Should a 13-Year-Old Eat? 

Thirteen marks the beginning of the “teen” years. While all teenagers will develop at different times and rates, many will begin to experience physical changes at this age. Thirteen-year olds may...

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What Foods Should Runners Eat to Increase Their Stamina?

Almost every runner can recall watching or participating in a competition where the lead runner loses in the final stretch of the race. The ability to continue with the physical and mental effort of...

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What Foods Should Runners Avoid?

Runners hope for ideal running conditions, but lack control over many important factors such as weather, sickness or even the lane they start in. However, runners are usually able to control their...

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What are the Best Foods for Runners?

While my friend consistently munched on her favorite dry cereal, I always went for the banana and peanut butter combo before a race. We each found the food that we felt gave us the best chance of...

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The Worst Foods to Eat Before a Competition

Most athletes can recall an event where the food eaten a few hours before the competition led to unpleasant side effects.  When focus and athletic ability make all the difference in success during...

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What is a Good Diet for Softball Players?

Between practices, games, school and other teenage responsibilities, softball players use high amounts of energy each day. A player’s dietary habits will significantly impact those daily energy...

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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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