AdvertisementTo Thrive, Many Young Female Athletes Need A Lot More Food03:58Download AudioResumeAugust 31, 2015Patti NeighmondfacebookEmailDetweiler was surprised to learn she wasn't eating enough to fuel her training regimen. As an athlete, doctors and nutritionists say, she needed more food variety and more calories — three snacks daily, as well as bigger meals. (Courtesy of Nationwide Children's Hospital)