Is Protein Powder Safe For Kids & Teens? Find Out.
Inside: If your teen is asking for protein powder–or you’re wondering whether it could help your picky eater–here are the facts you should know.
Find out if protein powder is okay for your kid or teenager
Quick Takes
- Protein powder is generally safe for kids and teens–with a few important cautions.
- Protein powder is a convenient source of protein, but there are lots of other ways to get protein.
- Your kid is probably getting enough protein, but there are some groups who may not be.
- More protein doesn’t equal bigger muscles.
When my teenager brought home a giant tub of protein powder and parked it on the kitchen counter, I felt a bit uneasy.
As a mom, I knew it was normal, especially for a teen boy with a newfound interest in lifting weights.
But I’m also a registered dietitian with a “food first” mindset. So I wasn’t crazy about a powder with a long list of ingredients.
If you’re feeling iffy about protein powder–or on the flipside, wondering if it might be exactly what your kid needs–I dug in to the facts and went to sports nutrition experts for answers to your biggest questions.
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