High School Athlete Nutrition

High School Athlete Nutrition

Hosted by: Stephanie Militano | Registered Sports Dietitian

Welcome to the High School Athlete Nutrition Podcast! Whether you're a high school athlete looking to improve your performance on the field or court, or a parent or coach looking to help your athletes reach their full...

Episodes

Navigating Disordered Eating in Athletes – NEDA Week

Season #3

Next week is the start of National Eating Disorders Awareness (NEDA) Week—a time to bring attention to the struggles of disordered eating and eating disorders. These issues are especially prevalent among athletes, who...
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Nutrition for Injured Athletes

Season #3

In this episode, we explore the essential role nutrition plays in recovering from injuries for high school athletes. Whether you’re dealing with a sprain, stress fracture, or surgery, the right foods can support your...
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The Importance of Calcium for High School Athletes

Season #3

In this episode of High School Athlete Nutrition, I am diving into the vital role calcium plays in your performance, recovery, and overall health. Learn why calcium is a must have nutrient for building strong bones,...
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Fueling Athletes: Tackling Eating Challenges, Social Pressures, and Body Image with Leah

Season #3

Welcome back to the podcast! In this episode, I’m thrilled to introduce Leah, a Division 1 college athlete and my amazing nutrition intern. Leah is diving deep into the challenges athletes face with under-fueling and...
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Fueling Your High School Athlete – Tools for Parents

Season #2

In this episode, Stephanie sits down with her longtime friend and fellow sports dietitian, Katie Syvarth, to discuss the unique challenges parents face when fueling their high school athletes. From busy schedules to...
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Recovery Snacks: Why They Matter and How to Choose the Best Ones

Season #2

I'm keeping it short and sweet this week with a few tips of fueling after practice. Resources: Ultimate Athlete Snack List Nutrition Playbook
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The Dinner Dilemma: Practical Solutions for High School Athletes

Season #2

In this episode of High School Athlete Nutrition I am talking about dinner for high school athletes. I know it can be challenging! I hope you can use a tip or two to make fueling after a long day...
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Red flags for Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs)

Season #2

In this episode of High School Athlete Nutrition I am talking about Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport, the signs, symptoms, and how to work on your nutrition to end the cycle of under-fueling. Resources: 2023...
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Maximizing sleep for performance with Bella Wright, MS, PhD Candidate, Sleep Psychology

Season #2

This episode Bella Wright, an amazing sleep researcher, and I are talking about how you can work on your sleep routine to improve your game. Contact Bella: Instagram | Tiktok
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Fueling for summer camps

Season #2

This episode I am breaking down your fueling strategy for summer camps. It is hot, the days are long and you need a solid plan for fuel and hydration. Want to learn more about building your fueling plan? Join me in...
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It is National Eating Disorder Awareness (NEDA) week

Season #2

It is National Eating Disorder Awareness week. This week I want to draw attention to what it may look like to be an athlete working through an eating disorder or disordered eating, things that parents and coaches can...
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Q&A: picking eating, fueling for long training, period recovery and more!

Season #2

This episode I am answering your fantastic questions! We are talking about picky eating, periods, tournament fuel and more! Resources: Work with me Episodes recommendations: Fueling foundations for high school...
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