Archive for the ‘Nutrition / Diet’ Category
Friday, June 4th, 2010
One of the best post-exercise recovery drinks could already be in your refrigerator, according to new research presented at the American College of Sports Medicine conference this week. In a series of four studies, researchers found that chocolate milk offered a recovery advantage to help repair and rebuild muscles, compared to specially designed carbohydrate sports drinks...
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Sunday, April 25th, 2010
Most elite gymnasts reach their peak at age 15 or 16, training 20 to 36 hours per week when a body's calorie needs are at its highest. But in a sport where aesthetics can influence scores, some athletes adopt restrictive eating habits to control their physique...
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Friday, April 9th, 2010
Small changes in nutrition and activity levels can substantially reduce cancer risk, says an expert presenting today at the American College of Sports Medicine’s 14th-annual Health & Fitness Summit & Exposition. Karen Collins, M.S., R.D., outlined lifestyle strategies for cancer prevention, including regular physical activity (at least 30 minutes per day) and dietary considerations…
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Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
Governments and experts are calling for action to combat the medical, economic and social costs of rising rates of preventable conditions like obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and some cancers, states an article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). To date, governments in Canada have taken little legislative action to promote healthy nutrition and physical activity...
Tags: Canada, Canadian Medical Association, Canadian Medical Association Journal, Cancers, Cardiovascular Disease, Cmaj, Diabetes, Governments, Healthy Eating, Healthy Nutrition, Legislative Action, Medical Association Journal, Medical Journal, Obesity, Physical Activity
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Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
Dietitians are key members of the Olympic team – advising elite athletes on what to eat and ensuring they get the right foods to fuel them during their competitive events. “In addition to the rigorous coaching, training and commitment, Olympic athletes need the right foods every day for success…
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