Postedby:Sakiko C. Minagawa, MS, RD, CSSD, LD on Jul 10, 2025
Busy schedules shouldn’t mean skipped meals or fast food. Learn how to fuel your young athlete with simple, nutritious meals and snacks, even on the go. These time-saving tips from a registered dietitian can help your child stay energized, strong, and focused.
What if a daily dose of movement could help your child fight anxiety, improve sleep, and prevent chronic disease? Good news: it can! Discover how to treat exercise like medicine, with simple steps to build a personalized fitness “prescription” for your family.
Young athletes train long hours for their sport. In order to optimize that training, proper nutrition needs to be a regular component of their workout plan. A car needs fuel to run properly just as people need a healthful eating plan.
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From that 1st pitch to a throw from outfield to home plate, throwing is a big part of baseball. Shoulder and elbow growth plate injuries are common in young athletes who play a high volume of games each season and throughout the year. Here are 9 tips for preventing injuries. Read More
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When I was a sports medicine fellow a few years ago, my program director would not allow me to use the diagnosis of “knee sprain.” He did not believe in such a vague diagnosis, and after being trained that way I do not use that term, either. Read More
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