Posts Tagged ‘Nutrition’

Offers objective data on nutrition and health issues. A typical issue could contain notes on “fake fat news,” longer articles covering food and pesticides, a consumer report on “picking a pasta sauce,” and questions and answers about common eating problems. An accurate report for all libraries.

Offers objective data on nutrition and health issues. A typical issue could contain notes on “fake fat news,” longer articles covering food and pesticides, a consum (more…)

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What’s the best diet for good health and athletic performance? Nancy Clark, M.S., R.D., describes the dietary balance and specific foods shown to be optimal for athletes from recreational exercisers to Olympic hopefuls, citing supporting studies. Refreshingly free of high-protein hype, Clark emphasizes a varied, wholesome, moderate diet high in complex carbohydrates (“without question, wholesome carbohydrates are the best choices for fueling your muscles and pro (more…)

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With 30 grams of protein and 5 net carbs per serving, Pure Protein Country Blueberry Pie is perfect for high protein/low carbohydrate dieters looking for a month-watering way to get their daily nutrition. Naturally and artificially flavored, this double layer bar provides over 15 essential nutrients, including 20 percent of your daily requirement for Calcium. As a meal replacement or diet addition, Pure Protein Country Blueberry Pie can be incorporated into many dieting plans, e (more…)

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“Objectives are clearly defined and organized in a logical as well as practical format that should be easy for students to grasp. . . . Sidebars and text boxes are useful and easily lend themselves to discussion beyond factual material, moving towards application of major concepts.”"I think these first three chapters are better written, better organized, and set a better stage for the rest of the information presented in the book, when compared to our current text. . . . G (more…)

If you are serious about weight training, you have probably experienced the “plateau phenomenon.” You train harder, you consume extra protein in your diet, but you just don’t get the strength and power gains that you want. For the last ten years sports nutrition has focused on “what” to eat. The latest research from leading sports science labs now shows that “when” you eat may be even more important. Nutrient Timing adds the missing dimension to sports nutrition, the dimension o (more…)

The first edition of 1884 contained but 5 pages of type; the second of 1898, 14 pages. Only by conciseness has it been possible to give even a summary of the principles of dietetics within the limit or this pamphlet. Should there appear in places an abruptness or incompleteness of treatment, these limitations must be my excuse.

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From the reviews: “Essentials of Sports Nutritional Supplements … is a study resource for obtaining a credential with the organization. … easy to understand. … particularly useful for personal trainers, coaches and anyone who wants to know the scientific details related to sports nutrition … .” (Jerry Brainum, Iron Man Magazine, July, 2009)

Millions of consumers want to lose body fat, gain muscle mass, and/or improve exercise performance. (more…)

An educational and motivational 3-DVD set by Dr. Rick Kattouf will get you on track to a high performance lifestyle. By debunking myths food and weight loss, Dr. Rick looks at several variable that will influence body composition and will affect your daily performance. Forget the conventional beliefs about weight loss that have kept you on an endless diet treadmill. Dr. Kattouf will teach you how to maximize your energy levels and get your body’s metabolism stoked!

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A substantially revised and updated edition of the highly respected guide to using nutrition as an integrated part of an athlete’s total performance-enhancing package Whatever the sport, it is essential for an athlete to have his or her body working at peak efficiency and this book presents nutrition as an integrated part of an athlete’s regimen. Training should provide maximum benefit and the athlete should achieve peak performance, and in this guide, general nutrition and exe (more…)

Current, practical information in a real-world context for future nurses and health care professionals. Designed for the clinical nutrition and/or diet therapy nutrition course, NUTRITION FOR HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE is a trusted text that demonstrates the important role of nutrition to future nurses and health care professionals in their future careers. The text begins by covering basic nutrition concepts and followed by clinical topics organized by organ systems, linking nutrit (more…)