Nutrition for Female Athletes | EP 51

Nutrition for Female Athletes | EP 51

From High School Athlete Nutrition by Stephanie Militano | Registered Sports Dietitian

February 5, 2026 · 22 min · Season 4

About this episode

This episode discusses the unique nutritional needs of female athletes in celebration of National Girl and Women in Sports Day.

Nutrition for Female Athletes | EP 51 In this episode of the High School Athlete Nutrition Podcast, we are celebrating National Girl and Women in Sports Day and talking about the unique nutritional needs of female athletes. This episode highlights key nutrients like iron, calcium, and vitamin D, and the role of carbohydrates and fats in performance and health.   Key Topics Covered Celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day Key Nutrients for Performance Real Life Application of Nutrition Overcoming Myths and Mindsets Empowerment Through Nutrition Resources & Links Fuel Her Game: Female Athlete Nutrition Workshop School Lunch options from my Instagram   Join my community! Follow me on Instagram @highschool.athlete.nutrition Have a question or topic idea? Message me here

People in this episode

Host: Stephanie Militano

Topics covered

  • nutrition for female athletes
  • key nutrients
  • empowerment through nutrition
  • overcoming myths
  • real life application of nutrition

Keywords

  • female athletes
  • nutrition
  • iron
  • calcium
  • vitamin D
  • carbohydrates
  • fats
  • performance
  • health

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