Simple & Smart Nutrition Strategies for Growing Teens with Beth McCall MS, RD, CSSD (ep – 83)

How do you help fuel your active, busy, and growing teenager? We’re glad you asked, because The Good Clean Nutrition Podcast is here to answer.

In this episode, Dr. Ginger Hultin is joined by sports nutrition expert Beth McCall, MS, RD, CSSD, who has made it her mission to help teens and young athletes fuel their bodies for both sport and everyday life. Together, Beth and Ginger explore how nutrition needs change during adolescence, the role macronutrients play in the bigger picture, and how calories can be understood as a helpful tool for meeting energy needs rather than something to restrict. They also share simple, practical tips for feeding active teens, whether at home or on the go, and dig into the more emotional side of nutrition — including how to approach under-fueling and the emergence of restrictive eating patterns compassion.

If you’re looking to build sustainable nutrition habits with your teen in mind, this episode is a great place to start.

In this episode, we’ll cover:

[00:00:01] Why fueling teens needs a different approach

[00:02:36] Beth’s story: under-fueling, injury, and what led her to this work

[00:04:25] Growth, puberty, and the rising nutrition needs of teen athletes

[00:08:10] Reframing calories as fuel and what “eating enough” can look like

[00:09:19] Why snacks matter and how to build balanced options that work

[00:15:15] Flexibility, food relationship, and moving away from weight-focused thinking

[00:18:22] What under-fueling looks like and the early signs to watch for

[00:22:05] Supplements, recovery, and Beth’s final practical takeaways

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Disclaimer: The material presented in this podcast, is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You should seek the recommendation of a medical professional regarding a medical condition or treatment or before starting a new nutrition and/or health regimen. 

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