Nutrition for Adolescent Female Athletes > TL;DR > - Growth + training = high energy needs; never restrict for performance > - Calcium, iron, vitamin D critical; missed periods are a red flag > - Support body-positive environment; avoid diet talk > - Refer to dietitian for RED-S, disordered eating, or persistent fatigue --- Why This Age Matters Adolescence is a critical window for: - Peak bone mass development - Hormonal development - Establishing lifetime eating patt...

Nutrition for Adolescent Female Athletes > TL;DR > - Growth + training = high energy needs; never restrict for performance > - Calcium, iron, vitamin D critical; missed periods are a red flag > - Support body-positive environment; avoid diet talk > - Refer to dietitian for RED-S, disordered eating, or persistent fatigue --- Why This Age Matters Adolescence is a critical window for: - Peak bone mass development - Hormonal development - Establishing lifetime eating patt...