Back to School Q&A | EP44

About this episode

Stephanie Militano addresses common nutrition challenges faced by student athletes as they return to school.

Are school rules and crazy schedules making it hard to fuel up before practice? In this back-to-school episode, Stephanie answers real questions from athletes struggling to eat enough during their busy school days. From quick breakfast ideas and snack hacks to overcoming school food restrictions and picky eating habits, Stephanie shares simple, realistic tips to keep you energized and performing your best. Whether your lunch is at 11:20 and practice is at 3:30, or you're sneaking in bites between classes, she explains how to build a fueling plan that works for you . No fancy meals, just smart strategies that keep you strong, focused, and ready to compete. Remember: something is always better than nothing.   Resources & Links Join the Academy - https://smnutritionrd.com/academy Free Game Day Nutrition Checklist - https://smnutritionrd.myflodesk.com/nutritionhuddle Join my community! Follow me on Instagram @highschool.athlete.nutrition   Got a question or topic idea? Message me here: https://smnutritionrd.com/contact   Episode highlights: (1:07) Back-to-school fuel challenges  (1:38) Quick breakfast wins for rushed mornings (2:55) What to pack for a power…

People in this episode

Host: Stephanie Militano

Topics covered

• school nutrition
• athlete fueling
• meal planning
• snack ideas
• food restrictions
• picky eating
• energy management

Keywords

• back to school
• nutrition tips
• quick meals
• snack hacks
• energy levels
• school food
• athlete performance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Academy, Instagram, SM Nutrition

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