TNC 051: Teen Athlete Nutrition: Food for Performance

February 15, 2018

Teen Athlete Nutrition: Tweaks to Boost Performance

In this episode, Chris Rosenbloom, a sports nutritionist I’ve worked with in the past and continue to admire, joins me to focus on easy nutrition tweaks to boost teen athletic performance. Chris and I both have practical, evidence-based approaches to teen nutrition, especially among teen athletes, so over the course of this episode you’ll be privy to simple, tangible approaches you can take to help your teen think differently about the food they eat. From the importance of protein and meal planning, to the ways parents can empower their teen athlete to take ownership of their own nutrition, you’ll walk away from this episode feeling more knowledgeable about your teen’s overall wellness as an athlete!
We also spend some time at the end of this episode dishing on Chris Rosenbloom’s new book, Food and Fitness After 50, which is a powerful resource for parents, grandparents, or anyone over age 50 looking to retain their health and fitness.
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What You Will Learn About Teen Athlete Nutrition

How the culture around family meals impacts teen athlete nutrition and performance
The three-legged stool of wholistic teen athlete wellness
How to talk to teen athletes about boosting their performance with proper nutrition
Best practices for addressing whole sports team nutrition with coaches
How to help teen athletes set healthy, realistic nutrition goals
The common mistakes teens and parents make when it comes to athletic nutrition
The impacts of different diets, like keto and plant-based, on teen athletes
The best ways to leverage protein to boost teen athletic performance, and the worst
Why eating breakfast– even a small one– is crucial for teen athletes

What We Discuss

Successful teen athletes know that food is fuel, so how do we coach teens who haven’t learned this yet?
Eating habits you develop in your teenage years carry into adulthood.
Setting nutrition goals with teens can be powerful, and simple!
Personal stories about what happens when parents give their teen athlete more responsibility over their nutrition.
Chris Rosenbloom’s new book, Food and Fitness After 50.
How my e-course, Eat Like A Champion, can help parents and teens learn more about athletic nutrition. It’s open for registration now and you can sign up anytime!