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Don’t I need more protein if I am a power athlete?
This answer is tricky - yes and no. Yes protein is very important for power athletes. Protein is... Full Answer12/31/1969
Are low carbohydrate diets okay for an endurance athlete?
In one word: NO. This is a bad, bad, bad idea. Endurance athletes need to be eating 55-60% of their... Full Answer12/31/1969
Is there a risk to taking sports supplements?
In addition to the great answers already here, I will add another issue with taking... Full Answer12/31/1969
Is there anything special I need to eat if I just started working out?
The answer from NASM is great. I will echo that and add something else. The answer depends on
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How do sports drinks help our body?
The biggest advantage of sports drinks compared to plain water is that they provide energy and
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What is the biggest nutrition mistake made by winter sports athletes?
I agree completely with the answer provided by NASM. Another issue I see is not taking in enough... Full Answer12/31/1969
Are there special nutrition needs for combat sports competitors?
Wow - definitely! Combat sports require unique sports nutrition attention. Nutritional
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What is the most common sports nutrition mistake people make?
I wish I could say it was something exciting like eating too much protein or taking unnecessary
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Is making New Year's resolutions a good idea?
Making a New Year's resolution is a great idea, as it means you are taking time to evaluate... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is the ideal healthy lifestyle regimen for the new year?
I think the most important aspect of a new year healthy lifestyle regimen is to keep it simple
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What can I do to encourage my family to maintain a healthy weight?
I'm going to echo what a few others have said by emphasizing that the best way to encourage a... Full Answer12/31/1969
What can I do to stay healthy?
I'm going to add to the other great answers, but will focus just on nutrition. Dieting is not
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How can I stay healthy at work?
In addition to the answers provided by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (all great ideas!),... Full Answer12/31/1969
How can a gluten-free diet help me lose weight?
Gluten is a type of protein found in gains such as wheat, barley, and rye (to name a few). Those
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How can a low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet keep me from losing weight?
Weight loss is a tricky thing! It's important to consider the percent of calories coming from fat... Full Answer12/31/1969
