Nutrition During Adolescent Growth Spurts: What Changes and What to Expect

Authors

• Georgia Wilde
• Stacy Bevan, Utah State UniversityFollow
• Mateja R. Savoie-Roskos, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

10-26-2026

First Page

1

Last Page

7

Abstract

This fact sheet explains the nutritional changes that occur during adolescent growth spurts and provides practical, evidence-based guidance to caregivers on supporting healthy growth and development.

Recommended Citation

Wilde, G., Bevan, S., Savoie-Roskos, M. (2026). Nutrition during adolescent growth spurts: What changes and what to expect [Fact sheet]. Utah State University Extension.