Adolescent Nutrition, Body Image & Performance

Adolescence is a time of profound change. Teens experience rapid physical growth and hormonal shifts second only to infancy, all while gaining full autonomy over their food choices and facing intense social media and peer pressures. We provide a safe, non-judgmental space for teenagers to learn how to fuel their changing bodies, cultivate a peaceful relationship with food, prepare them for adulthood and protect themselves from diet culture.

We support adolescents and their families with:

• Fostering a Positive Body Image: Navigating the intense physical changes of puberty without falling into the trap of restrictive dieting. We offer weight-neutral, compassionate care to support teens in respecting and caring for their growing bodies.

• Hormonal & Menstrual Health: Optimising nutritional intake to support balanced hormones, steady energy levels, and regular menstrual cycles, with a focus on essential nutrients like iron, calcium, and zinc.

• Fuelling Sports & Performance: Tailored nutrition education for active teens, competitive athletes, dancers, or gymnasts. We focus on adequate energy availability, recovery, and hydration to support performance and prevent burnout or injury.

• Navigating Food Independence: Empowering teens to make intuitive, nourishing choices as they begin buying their own food, eating out with friends, or exploring specific dietary paths (such as choosing a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle safely).

• Neurodivergent Teens & Executive Function: Supporting adolescents who may struggle with interoception (missing hunger cues), executive dysfunction (forgetting to pack lunch or prepare meals), or fluctuating appetites due to medication.