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To Thrive, Many Young Female Athletes Need A Lot More Food

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Detweiler 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)
Detweiler 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)

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