Wow, we have something in common, I am aspiring to be a dietitian as well. I had searched up some good colleges in NY and around NY (other states) that have pretty good nutrition programs. And don't worry- it doesn't matter what courses you take in high school, in college they give you most of the courses. For a dietitan, I think you only need to go to school for four years and then you can work. Dietitians don't need to actually cook the food, they just make the plans. Some dietitians, will set out a plan for an indidivual and they prepare their own meals, that is if you have your own clinic, but if you work in a hospital (where I am planning to work in) you make plans for patients such as the elderly and children- food plans that fit with their sickness and will be nutritious for them.
Here are some colleges/universities that have pretty good Nutrition programs.

-Cornell Unversity: Division of Nutritional Sciences [Ithaca, New York]
http://www.nutrition.cornell.edu/dns7_undergradnsreq.html

-NYU Steinhart: Department of Nutrition, Food Studies and Public Health [Manhattan, New York]
http://steinhardt.nyu.edu/nutrition/undergraduate/nutrition_dietetics


-Lehman College: Department of Health Sciences [Bronx, New York]
http://www.lehman.edu/deannss/healthsci/programcourse.html

-Hunter Honors College: The School of Health Sciences [Manhattan, New York]
http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/schoolhp/uph/index.htm

-Boston University: College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences [Boston, Massachuttes]
http://www.bu.edu/sargent/academics/health-sciences/bs-nutritional/curriculum/dietetics/

-UMass Amherst [Amherst, Massachuttes]

-Rutgers [New Jersey]

My top suggestions and probably the universities/colleges that I'm planning to try for and consider the most is- Cornell, NYU, BU, Hunter Honors (for Hunter, the Honors program is levels better than the regular one), Lehman, and Rutgers, but there are still many others.

I have this book called "You on a Diet" and it gives me a list of diet plans that have a list of breakfast, lunch and dinner choices.

BREAKFAST:
A) 1 cup Kashi high-fiver or cold oat cereal (like Cheerios) with 1 fisful of your favorite fruit with 4 ounces of skim milk.
B) Egg-white omelete (3 egg whites and 1 whole egg) plus cut up mixed veggies
C) 2 scrambled, poached, or hard-boiled eggs with 2 pieces of lean turkey susage
D) 1 slice toasted whole what bread with 1 teaspoon peanut butter

LUNCH:
A) Chopped Salad: 6 chopped walnuts, chopped veggies (your choice) and chopped mixed greens tossed with 4 ounces of salmon, turkey, or chicken breast with balsamic vinegar and olive oil dressing.

SNACK:
A) 1/2 ounces raw nuts with an apple, banana, plum, pear, orange, wedge of melon, cup of berries, 2 kiwis, 1/2 grapefruit
2) 1/2 cup whole-grain cereal mixed with 1/2 cup almonds and 1/2 cup dried berries, apricots, or raisins

DRINKS:
A) Plain or sparkling water (with fruit slice if desired), skim milk, coffee

DINNER:
Usually of your choice.

(All of the above were examples from the book) And the book has suggestions to choose when you are in a fast food restaurant, pretty good book actually.

"Underweight teens Being underweight also is linked to health risks, especially if it is caused by malnutrition."
Considering the amount of food you consume- it can result in fatigue, (weakness and it can cause you to faint), you can't concentrate as well and you get angered easily. If you are underweight, your immune system weakens (because of the lack of nutritions) and you won't be able to fight off infections or viruses as easily.
I don't think you are an anorexic, Anorexics deliberately starve themselves because they think they are fat. And you are not starving yourself but it is true- you need to eat more. You should check your height and see what kind of weight you fall under, try to meet that weight, if you do- you are just right.
However, don't eat fatty and oily foods, eat foods that are high in protein and nutritients, and since you have dance practice for 5 hours, you really should consume carbs in the morning, such as whole grain cereal and a slice of whole grain/ whole wheat bread, it really helps. As for dinner- you don't have to eat as much since after dinner, you usually don't go out and do cardio exercise, so you should limit your dinner but have more calorie intake in the morning so you use it up by the end of the day.

The Quaker oatmeal bars are about 90-100 (depending on variety) calories per bar but then the bars aren't that big. The Nature Valley Granola Bars are 90 cal per bar. Try the Special K cereal bars- low in calories. Also the 100 calorie packs, they have the brands of regular junk food (oreos, chips ahoy) but in a smaller size and smaller amount of calories and they taste like the original!

Actually I want to say something to a the previous comment- true, carbs do affect your body and it is fattening because if you don't burn it off it gets turned into fat. However, protein and vitamins will also turn into fat if it is not burned off. And fruits tend to have a lot of frutose which is a form of sugar and sugar can be turned into fat. Also- the pancreas secretes insulin which is a hormone that removes the sugar from the blood content and if too much sugar is constantly being consumed- it weakens the pancreas- increasing your rate of becoming a diabetic.

Carbs the food source that supplies the most energy- sure I would say to cut down the carbs but not completely.
However, I argee, it isn't best to concentrate only on a food pyramid. Of course, watch what you eat and eat healthy but lean towards exercising and burning off those extra calories. It keeps the body fit and helps burn off fat. Eat carbs, but jog everyday to stay in shape.

Think of dieting as a way to stay healthy. Don't diet just because you want to lose weight (which we all do) but think of it as a way to help you and your body. Diabetes, heart disease, liver malfunctions, etc. It all harms your body.

P.S. If you really want to stick w/ your food pyramid, then I suggest you to lose the scrambled eggs. Egg yolk is bad for you- high in cholesterol (bad for the heart and arteries) Egg white is fine but the yolk can be done away with. Stick with boiling it if you have to, too much oil isn't that great. And the pasta at night, eat it occassionally, because it is for dinner, it is a carb, and the calories don't get burned off since you go to sleep in a couple of hours.

I have some book suggestions if you want to have meal plans.

One is "8 minute in the Morning to a Flat Belly" (Mostly for exercise but they have meal plans and types of foods you should eat) by Jorge Cruise. And another book is "The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan" by Sandra Woodruff and Christopher Saudek. Try them.

Besides helping your body function and maintaining homeostasis (helping chemical reactions occur, balance acid levels in stomach, transport nutrients, keeps body hydrated, etc) it also helps in losing weigh because it helps when you are feeling hungry. When you are hungry- it is best to drink a glass of water first. You may be feeling hungry because your body needs water- (food has water so duh) and that will help prevent you from binging so much. So I guess that is beneficial.

Well, that is IF you can eat 900 apples a day, because I think you'll probably become sick after the first 15 or 20.

Anyways, fruits are high in sugar and of course you'll gain weight from all those excess amounts of sugar you are intaking. And it is bad for your pancreas since it has to secrete insulin constantly for to maintain a regular sugar level in your blood. It will wear out eventually from secreting all that insulin. Which will eventually lead to pancreas damage and possibly diabetes. That is the worst scenerio.

Vegetables and fruits are good for you yes, but it doesn't help to just eat them everyday. You will not have enough proteins and carbs in your body making you weak and tired. Also too much vitamins gets stored as fat if it is not used.

Actually- to be frank with you- I think you have a REALLY big problem. It isn't just that you are skinny. But if you are 5'6, nevermind the age, and you are only 95. Something is incredibly wrong. I don't think it is just your metabolism. I advise you to go see the doctor because it is really bad to be 95 pounds at the height of 5'6. You are really underweight by a lot. Even if you are a 105 pounds at 5'6, that is a problem.

Consult with a doctor first and question him/her if you should try diets to gain weight because it is better to check with a doctor first before anything else.

Actually you might not be totally overweight. It all depends on your frame. You can be small frame, medium frame, or large frame. It is different in each of those catergories.

At 5'3, if you are a small frame then you should be about 107-115. If you are a medium frame you should be 112-126. If you are a large frame, you should be 121-138. So you might not be really too overweight. Frames are the size of your bones not your body. I can't really explain it but it is just saying like 'big boned' you aren't fat, but your bones are just bigger compared to other people.

And I suggest not to lean so much towards 'crunches' because it makes your stomach bulge out. Erks. Because you are pushing your stomach muscles forward to lift yourself up, and it doesn't really help me much so I don't advise for you to do that.

http://www.am-i-fat.com/
I feel that it is a good site. Try it.

Too much vitamins are bad for the body, same for protein. Too much vitamin would be stored as fat or in worst scenarios, you get sick.

Meat does contain a lot of fat but it also contains the whole set of amino acids which are building blocks of protein. And you need protein in your body for growth and repair of lost cells or damaged cells.
If you stop eating meat in general, it probably will help lose weight but you lose energy and proteins in general. If you want to gain back those proteins you will have to combine different vegetables to eat and have the complete set of amino acids. Foods that are high in protein are beans and corns.

There are different kinds of fat and different effects of those kinds of fat. Some are beneficial and some are not. Fats are in a lot of food, french fries, fast food, meat, cheese, butter, cake, etc.
Fat acts as an insulator, during the winter or very cold time of year- it keeps you warm so you won't freeze. It protects the vital organs so if you fall down the stairs and you have enough fat on your body- you would not break as much bones as you would if you were skinny. It is stored energy and a component of hormones that help store and transport vitamins.
There are two types of fat- saturated and unsaturated. Saturated is solid at room temperature (so you can actually touch it and hold onto it) and it is found in animal meat. Unsaturated is liquid at room temperature and is found in plants. Of course, they both are types of fat but saturated is unhealthy because it can clog up your ateries- which leads to high blood pressure and heart problems.
Fats are processed by the liver- the liver turns fat into glycogen so your body can use. If you eat too much fatty goods it can damage your liver and if your liver is damaged badly- you will die because without the liver your body will poison itself.

Well, to loose weight- you can't only not eat junk food. Even if you eat healthy it won't help your body if you don' exercise. Running is good for you, so stick with that. Besides running you should do some other exercise to strengthen your body and keep it in shape.

It doesn't matter what you eat, you can eat your favorite foods but eat it moderately and eat much less of it. For example, just because you are trying to be healthy you give up your favorite chocolate chip cookies. No. Being healthy doesn't mean you have to give up your favorite foods. You can eat it occassionally and if you do- just control the amount you eat.

Also, if you want snacks sure- it just have to be three hours after your previous meal. Every meal and snack should have a three hour difference. And, I advise you not to eat before bed time. You should not eat two hours before you sleep because the food does not have time to digest and when you sleep- you aren't burning the calories off- so it all turns to fat, fat, and fat.

Make sure to eat lots of water- keeps the body hydrated, fresh and healthy.

If you want to know some times on eating healthy- read the book "Dorm Room Diet", though it is a book that was written for college students- we all can read it since it tells you the basic food groups and types of foods that should be eaten, foods that should be eaten moderatly, and foods that should be eaten occassionally. It really helps because it tells you if you are going to a restaurant, you are advise to eat a piece of fruit before leaving because it will help you not be so hungry and what you should order if you really have to.

For me, I don't like the school lunches I have, so instead I pack a sandwich that consists of:
-two slices of whole wheat bread (whole wheat is a lot better than white bread because it is a lot healthier, and since bread is a starch- eating whole wheat reduces that much starch intake)
-two slices of ham/turkey breast
-a slice of cheese (so it won't be so empty with just ham/turkey
-a leaf of lettuce (washed cleanly of course)
-baby carrot sticks/ celery sticks/ if I really wanted to I'll pack some sticks of pretzels
-water

Sometimes when I am in a hurry, I won't pack myself a sandwich and would simply grab a bar of Trail Mix or a cereal bar. It keeps me in until I get home.

Weight is mostly due to the amount of water in your body. To lose weight- you will need to lose the water first. (Losing fat is a different issue) I would think that people who drink large amounts of water, it would make them urinate more often and also addition water in their system will come out with it. At the same time, it helps clean out our body's system making it more healthier.

Hihi everyone. Call me Kit and I live in New York. If you ever want to talk, just leave me a message!

I'm a sophomore in High School. Of course, I am not a superb advice giver but I can have my voice heard in topics. However, like everyone else, I have my own problems. But I feel that if everyone can just express their true feelings to one another, problems can be solved easily. So if you ever have a question or a remark to make, simply say it. I don't mind at all. I'm sure even if you make insults at me, you probably have a reason to and I'll just approach it the same way I approach things in life.

Whether your question is simple or profound, I'll do my best to help. ^^. Laters!

Kit.

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