As kids head back to school, for many that also means back to busy sports schedules. Heather Mangieri how to balance menus to include the right combination of nutrients for well-nourished athletes.

Heather is a nationally recognized expert in Nutrition, Wellness & Human Performance, a Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist, a Board-Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics and the author of Fueling Young Athletes (Human Kinetics.) She has over 20 years of professional experience in Wellness, Sports Nutrition/Adolescent Sports Nutrition, Weight Management & Disordered Eating. Heather is passionate about translating nutrition science into practical, easy-to-understand messages that resonate with consumers.