Real Fuel with SLS

EP 43: Nutrition for child and adolescent runners


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Abby Wolcott @energysportsdietitian completed her BS in dietetics at Olivet Nazarene University, where she was a member of the track team. She went on to complete her dietetic internship at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center and her MS in Applied Exercise Science at Concordia University Chicago. Abby is based out of Kenosha, WI, and specializes in nutrition for athletes and people with eating disorders. Abby especially enjoys working with adolescents and their families to support them in fueling for sports while in recovery.

In this episode we chat about:

  • How she fell in love with working with teenagers and combines her passion for sports nutrition and helping those with eating disorders
  • Nutrition for growth and recovery in the young athlete
  • Behaviors to look out for in young athletes
  • Intentional planning of fuel as a student athlete
  • Comparing adults vs. teens-- how this does more harm than good
  • Long term effects of underfueling and how it impacts health and performance
  • Tips and tricks to increase intake for teen and young athletes
  • Debunking trends and social media literacy with teens 
  • And so much more!

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To learn more about Abby and her work check her out on instagram and her website https://www.midwestperformancenutrition.com/

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