Teen Dietitian and Nutritionist

Among the primary nutrients your teen should focus on are proteins for muscle growth, calcium and vitamin D for bone development, iron to prevent anemia, and healthy fats for brain health. We work to help you and your teen feel confident in your meal choices, knowing our plans include all the nutrients your teen will need to meet their individual health and activity needs.

With busy schedules and peer pressure, teens face many obstacles that can make healthy eating challenging. Our family nutritionists can help produce the tools that will help your teen and your family make balanced choices, eat regularly, and limit processed foods.

Helping maintain a healthy weight begins with balance – through eating nutritious meals, staying active, and avoiding restrictive diets. Our family dieticians focus on promoting positive relationships with food and body image by working with your teen on a nutrition plan that will support their weight management and overall health.

Athletes need more energy and nutrients to support their activities, and given their adolescent stages of rapid growth and puberty, it is important to ensure they receive everything they need. Our team of registered family dieticians can ensure your teen gets enough calories, protein, and carbohydrates to fuel training and recovery. We create nutrition plans that help teen athletes optimize their performance, build muscle, and stay energized.

Body image can be a sensitive topic for teenagers. By focusing on body positivity and encouraging balanced eating rather than restrictive diets, our family nutritionists can work with your teen and yourself to tackle these obstacles. We can help your teen understand that proper nutrition is more than appearance; it is also about how you feel in terms of strength and energy.

Nutrient deficiencies can have many signs and symptoms, including fatigue, frequent illness, difficulty concentrating, and slow growth. If you are worried about your teen’s nutrition, our family nutritionists can assess their current diet and recommend adjustments to ensure they meet their nutritional requirements to support their health and growth.

Brain function is greatly affected by nutrition; omega-3 fatty acids, complex carbohydrates, and antioxidants can significantly impact your teen’s mood and concentration. Our teen nutrition plans create meal plans focused on supporting your teen’s mental well-being, focus, and performance in school and sports.

Teenage athlete nutrition should involve enough calories, protein, and carbohydrates to fuel their post and recovery. Active teens need to stay hydrated and include foods that will also support their vitamin and mineral needs, like iron and calcium, to support their growth and development. Our team of family dieticians creates personalized nutrition plans that will meet your teen’s needs.

Initial consultations involve a deep dive into your teen’s current diet, lifestyle, and nutritional needs. From that point, the dietician can work with your teen to create a personalized plan that focuses on balanced meals, snacks, and hydration based on your teen’s goals – whether they are managing weight, supporting athletic performance, or addressing body image concerns. Follow-up sessions will help monitor the process and make necessary adjustments as your teen’s needs evolve with their growth.

Many insurance companies cover our nutrition services, and we provide insurance receipts that you can submit for reimbursement. Since insurance providers can vary in their policies, check with your insurance to confirm your plan and coverage details.