How do I make a diet plan as a teenage athlete? Do I need a nutritionist?
Jan Meriss Alfonso Assistant at Ike Cella Nutrition Coaching Teenage athletes need to focus on eating healthy foods, which means avoiding fast food. Fast food can contribute to sluggishness and decreased performance. It's best to stay away from this type of food, but if you must indulge in it occasionally, look for healthy alternatives at restaurants like Panera or Chipotle. These places have made the menus healthier by removing unhealthy preservatives and additives. Also, teenagers need to get plenty of multivitamins and probiotics. Look for multivitamins that contain organic ingredients and are derived from real food sources. Proteins Teenagers who participate in sports or exercise should eat a sufficient amount of protein to grow and repair muscle tissue. They should aim to consume one to 1.5 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight (2.2 pounds) so that they can build up and maintain muscle mass. High-quality protein sources include meat, eggs, dairy products, n...