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Best diet for 13 year old athlete (very active) who lives like a pro? if any is there any supplements he should take? how much sleep do you recommend.
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Teen athlete: It scares me a bit to hear you comment a 13 year old is "living like a pro". His body just is not ready for the stressors that pro athletes endure, and this lifestyle at such a young age has a very high rate of burn-out associated with it. If there is a sports medicine doc in your area, it would be worth the investment to consult them for an age appropriate regimen, diet and sleep schedule.
Answered 2/17/2014
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