August 2022

March is the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ National Nutrition Month. That makes this month a great time to start making nutritious food choices for better overall health.If you think that eating healthy means eating boring, think again. The nutrition team at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital...

The prevalence of supplement use among the young athletic populations is relatively high. The percentage of youth athletes, ages 11-18, using dietary supplements has been reported to vary from 22.3 percent to 71 percent. The majority of athletes have reported starting to take dietary supplements...

Proper nutrition is key to ensure optimal recovery of young athletes after a long training, practice, or game day. Most athletes train for several hours a day, at least five days a week. In addition, some tournaments or games involve multiple sessions during the day....