This service is for children, teens, and active parents who play sports regularly (school, recreational, local competition) and want to make sure their nutrition properly supports growth, energy, and recovery. It's also for families looking to better organize meals and snacks around training schedules, without unnecessary complexity.
This service covers general sports nutrition, not high-performance competitive nutrition. For an advanced competitive athlete with very specific performance needs, we refer to a colleague specialized in high-performance sports nutrition.
Why is nutrition so important here
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An active child or teen has energy needs that shift quickly with growth and training volume. Inadequate intake can affect energy, recovery, and even bone growth.
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For active girls and women, particular attention is given to Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S). If a situation suggests an eating disorder, we refer to a specialized team.
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Our role: making sure nutrition keeps pace with each person's physical reality, at every life stage — the right amount, the right time, without adding any unnecessary complexity.
A new home for active families
nuome comes from "nu," meaning new, plus "home." Family sports nutrition is exactly that: finding a rhythm that actually works at home for you and your kids — between practices, games, and homework — without a parent feeling like they're on their own figuring out pre-game snacks at 4pm on a Tuesday.
What This Includes
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Nutrition before, during, and after training or competition
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Practical snacks that fit school and sports schedules
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Hydration based on age and activity level
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Energy and protein needs during growth spurts
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Family meals that work for both the active child and the rest of the family
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Awareness of signs of insufficient energy intake in active teens (persistent fatigue, frequent injuries, delayed growth)
What to expect during a consultation
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Sports, training schedule, and current eating habits pre-visit questionnaire
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60-minute initial assessment, with the parent and child depending on age
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Follow-ups to adjust the plan based on the sports season and growth
Scope of practice
This service covers general sports nutrition — not just for people who are already active, but also for those looking to become more active. It's not for advanced competitive athletes' performance plans or high-level pre-competition fine-tuning — we refer those situations to a colleague specialized in performance sports nutrition. If signs of an eating disorder or significantly insufficient energy intake appear, we also refer to the appropriate resources.
FAQ
My child only does one sport at school — is it worth consulting? Yes — even moderate, regular activity benefits from adjusting meals and snacks, especially during growth periods.
My teen is in serious competition — is this for you? It depends on the level. For advanced performance follow-up, we refer to a specialized colleague. For solid sports nutrition fundamentals, we can certainly help.
Do you see the whole family together for sports nutrition? Yes, often. We can see each family member as an individual patient, including teens. In Quebec, a minor aged 14 or older can consent to health-related care on their own — for a child under 14, a parent or guardian's consent is required.
Do you help with nutrition prep for a half-marathon or marathon? Yes. We can support you with the essentials: training nutrition, fueling strategy, hydration, and what to eat the day before and on race day. For a very specific time goal or elite-level performance planning, we refer to a colleague specialized in high-performance sports nutrition.