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Frequently Asked Sports Nutrition Questions
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Time and again, athletes repeatedly ask questions about sugar, protein, supplements, caffeine, carbs, recovery, and body fat. These answers will help you resolve confusing nutrition issues.Nuts & Athletes: Love ‘em or leave ‘em?
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While nuts are indeed a calorie-dense food, the good news is nut-eaters are not fatter than people who avoid nuts. Engineered Sports Foods: Convenience or Necessity?
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While there is a time and a place for engineered sports foods, many athletes needlessly waste a lot of money misusing them. The purpose of this article is to help you become an informed consumer.2009 Sports Nutrition Guidelines
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Find out which sports nutrition practices effectively enhance performance. What and when you eat powerfully impacts how well you can perform. TV's 'Biggest Loser': A Big Loser
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Many people have been asking my opinion of this popular show, so I feel obliged to scream out: It's terrible! It’s horrible! It's abusive! I also feel like throwing my shoe at the TV.Body Image and Athletes
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As a sports dietitian, I spend too many hours helping my clients find peace with their bodies. So what can you do if you are discontent with your body?Nutrition News from the American Dietetic Association
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Learn about the risks of protein underconsumption, eggs and your eyes and the differences between organic foods vs 'regular' foods.Nutrition Issues in Underperforming Athletes, Part II
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Learn more about protein intake, iron, post exercise food, recovering with carbs and protein, rest days, fluids and sodium.Nutrition Issues in Underperforming Athletes
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People who range from casual exercisers to competitive athletes are eating at the wrong times, choosing the wrong balance of carbohydrates, protein, and fat, and drinking too little fluids.Protein and Athletes
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While adequate protein is important in your sports diet, protein should take its place as the accompaniment to carbs (grains, fruits, vegetables) in each meal and snack.START YOUR ENGINES: The ABC's of Sports Nutrition
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For many athletes and active people, nutrition is their missing link. Here are a few ABC’s to get you started on the path to winning with good nutrition. 2008 Sports Nutrition News from the ACSM
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Cutting edge sports nutrition information from the annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine.The Beat Goes On: Heart Health and Nutrition
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Even athletes are not immune from heart disease. The following bits of information might inspire you eat wisely to keep your heart beating for a long and healthful lifetime. Alcohol, Athletes, and Pressure to Drink
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Alcohol and athletics is a dangerous duo. Serious recreational runners drink more than their sedentary counterparts. This article lists several of the negative consequences of alcohol.
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Nancy Clark, MS, RD, an internationally known sports nutritionist and nutrition author, is a registered dietitian (RD) who specializes in nutrition for exercise, health and the nutritional management of eating disorders.
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Sports Nutrition News from the American College of Sports Medicine