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hi, my daughter is 13 years old and she does ballet 3 times a week, she has been in pointed shoes since she was 10, do you have any idea what would a balance diet for a girl that age would be?
thank you
Hi Roberta.For a growing ballet dancer, I recommend that junk food be kept to a minimum, and fresh foods are eaten as much as possible.
The general guidelines of lean proteins, lots of green vegetables (raw with a tasty dip can become a favorite with kids) and salads made with healthy oils, would be good for anyone, especially athletic people.
http://balletshoesandpointeshoes.blogspot.com/2010/12/whey-protein-is-useful-for...
http://balletshoesandpointeshoes.blogspot.com/2010/11/muscle-building-foods-and-...
http://balletshoesandpointeshoes.blogspot.com/2008/10/you-cant-stand-green-veget...
http://antiinflammatoryomegas.blogspot.com/2011/02/build-strong-bones-and-stop-b...
The above three links are articles I have written about nutrition, and I think they will give you some ideas.
All the best to you and your daughter!
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Dianne M. Buxton
Expertise
I can answer questions about ballet positions, ballet movements and ballet technique, pointe shoes and pre pointe exercise, mens training, ballet diet, general health issues related to dance, artistry, performance, modern dance, rehabilitation from injuries, and teaching ballet. I have taught ballet, choreographed, produced and directed dance companies. For any answers related to health questions I will offer my experience, and give references to information, but I also automatically include "see a professional".
Experience
dancer, ballet and modern, choreographer, dance teacher, artistic director, ballet mistress, producer
Organizations
I.S.T.D. Actra, Actors Equity
Publications
http://ezinearticles.com
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http://streetarticles.com
http://balletconnections.com
Education/Credentials
Graduate of the National Ballet School of Canada where I studied Cecchetti, Bournonville, Vaganova and Graham technique. Taught at the National Ballet School of Canada, York University, George Brown College and Harvard University.
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