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Ask a Dance Dietitian: I’m Fueling Well, but I Can’t Enjoy “Fun” Foods

Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CSSD, CDN, CEDS-C

A teenage girl in black leggings, a large black sweater, and sneakers sits on the ground against a wall, hugging her knees to her chest. Her hair is in a messy bun and she looks sad.

The Dangers of Asking Dancers to Lose Weight During Puberty

Jennifer Heimlich

A teenage girl eating breakfast in a hurry before leaving for school.

Ask a Dance Dietitian: Why Does My Schedule Affect My Appetite?

Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CSSD, CDN, CEDS-C

Close up of the shoulders and neck of a young woman sweating profusely. She wears a white leotard and her dark hair in a ponytail.

What Dancers Need to Know About Dehydration

Jennifer Heimlich

A young woman shown from the shoulders-up, with a sweat towel draped over one shoulder, drinks from a large water bottle after a tough workout.

Ask a Dance Dietitian: What Foods Boost Post-Workout Recovery?

Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CSSD, CDN, CEDS-C

A weary ballet dancer slumps over a piano in a dance studio, her right hand holding a near-empty water bottle.

What You Need to Know About Relative Energy Deficiency in Sports (RED-S)

Katie Slattery

A teenager looking at a bowl of cereal with an attitude of dislike.

Ask a Dance Dietitian: I’m Not Hungry During the Day, but Starving at Night. Help!

Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CSSD, CDN, CEDS-C

Upset and distraught teen girl eating breakfast in the kitchen while her mother is doing chores

Ask a Dance Dietitian: If I’m Dancing Less, Should I Eat Less?

Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CSSD, CDN, CEDS-C

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