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Teenagers have unique nutritional needs and challenges. From growth and energy demands to social pressures and body image concerns, it’s a time when the right guidance can make a lasting difference. Here at Balance Nutrition, we support adolescents in developing lifelong healthy relationships with food, without the guilt or stress.

Building Healthy Habits, Not Food Rules

The goal isn’t perfect eating, it’s balanced, flexible habits.

A dietitian can help teens:

• Create regular eating routines that feel manageable

• Develop food confidence without guilt or fear

• Understand nutrition in an age-appropriate way

Our Dietitians Shanna and Henrietta create supportive, pressure-free environments where teens feel heard, respected, and empowered.

Supporting Growth & Development

Teens are still growing, and under-fuelling can have long-term effects.

A dietitian can help with:

• Meeting high needs for iron, calcium, and protein

• Fuelling for sports, study, and puberty

• Avoiding unintentional restriction and nutrient gaps

With Shanna’s expertise, teens can build a strong foundation for lifelong health.

Navigating Body Image & Social Pressure

Social media, peer comparison, and diet culture all affect how teens see food and their bodies.

A dietitian can help teens:

• Build self-esteem and reduce food-related anxiety

• Learn how to tune out unhelpful messaging

• Make choices based on self-respect, not appearance

Henrietta provides compassionate support to help young people develop a healthy relationship with food and themselves.