Expert Nutrition Workshops for PTA Meetings, Staff, and Students

Childhood and adolescence are key years for growth, learning, and habit-building. During this time, kids and teens are especially impressionable when it comes to food. They are influenced by peers, social media, advertising, and mixed nutrition messages online — many of which promote extremes, misinformation, or unrealistic body expectations. 

Proper nutrition is essential for physical growth, brain development, bone health, and emotional well-being. When kids don’t get enough of the right nutrients, it can affect their energy, focus in school, mood, and overall health. For teens, nutrition also plays a critical role in puberty, hormonal changes, and building lifelong eating patterns.

This is especially important for young athletes. Active kids and teens need adequate fuel to support performance, recovery, and injury prevention. Without proper guidance, athletes may under-eat, over-restrict certain foods, or rely on supplements and trends that are not appropriate for their age.

That’s where a registered dietitian makes a difference. As a licensed nutrition professional, I provide evidence-based, age-appropriate nutrition presentations for schools and parent groups. These sessions help families cut through the noise, understand what growing bodies truly need, and feel confident supporting healthy eating at home and at school.