Fueling for Performance: Athlete Nutrition Q&A | EP 46
From High School Athlete Nutrition by Stephanie Militano | Registered Sports Dietitian
October 9, 2025 · 16 min · Season 3
About this episode
Stephanie addresses common questions from athletes and parents regarding nutrition strategies for performance.
"How much protein do athletes really need?" In this episode of the High School Athlete Nutrition Podcast, Stephanie addresses common questions from athletes and parents regarding nutrition strategies for performance. The discussion covers essential topics such as protein needs, the importance of breakfast, pre-game nutrition, hydration, post-workout recovery, and the balance between enjoying treats and maintaining performance. 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 1:35 Understanding Protein Needs for Athletes 5:34 The Importance of Breakfast for Performance 9:07 Pre-Game Nutrition Strategies 9:11 Hydration Essentials for Athletes 11:22 Post-Workout Recovery Nutrition 12:45 Balancing Treats and Performance
People in this episode
Host: Stephanie Militano
Topics covered
- athlete nutrition
- protein needs
- pre-game nutrition
- hydration
- post-workout recovery
- breakfast importance
- balancing treats
Keywords
- athlete nutrition
- protein needs
- hydration
- pre-game nutrition
- post-workout recovery
- breakfast
- treats
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: High School Athlete Nutrition, Academy, Instagram
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