So many parents of active kids and teens ask me: How do we fuel our young athletes? Whether your child is doing daily dance classes, long soccer practices or weekend swim meets, what they eat and drink can have a big impact on their performance, their growth and their long-term health.In this episode, Maura Fowler, a registered dietitian and public health expert who specializes in pediatric dance and sports nutrition, explains how to keep your busy, active kid or teen healthy. Highlights: 

#REDS

#Protein

#creatine

#healthysnacks

#fightAnorexia, #fightbulimia, and #fightorthorexia


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RESOURCES:

Book recommendation: “Pediatric Nutrition” (9th Edition)

By American Academy of Pediatrics

Edited by: Frank R. Greer, MD, FAAP; Steven A. Abrams, MD, FAAP


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