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Reducing Obesity among Minority Females: The Critical Role of Physical Activity
by Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport
posted October 25, 2010 at 1:48pm

The video of our Fall Distinguished Lecture Series “Reducing Obesity among Minority Females: The Critical Role of Physical Activity” featuring three U of M scholars: Beth Lewis, Ph.D., Daheia J. Barr-Anderson, Ph.D., M.P.H., and Dianne Neumark-S...more

Why athletes should shake the salt shaker (on their food)
by Performance Nutrition
posted October 23, 2010 at 1:27pm

Yesterday morning I was telling a young, inactive man how to lower his blood pressure. By afternoon I was pleading with a pro athlete to use the salt shaker. The response I received was expected, “but I thought salt was bad for me? Both of my parents ha...more

Stop the fat talk
by Byline to Finish Line
posted October 22, 2010 at 1:16am

It seemed like a simple enough task and a noble notion when I stumbled across “Fat Talk Free Week.” The challenge is to eliminate “fat talk” from conversations with family, friends and, most importantly, yourself for one week. The pledge on the F...more

Need Advice: Marathon training and hunger
by Run Girl Run
posted October 21, 2010 at 2:33pm

Training makes me hungry...like all the time. I eat breakfast and then two hours later my stomach is growling so I have a small snack and then thank goodness it's lunch time because my stomach is growling again. Then, surprise, surprise, two hours later ...more

NEDPG at FNCE: An Event You Can’t Miss!
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted October 5, 2010 at 6:22pm

By Carlene Helble-Elite Nutrition Intern Dietetics practice groups are some of the best ways to expand your knowledge in your area of interest (as a student or a RD!).The Nutrition Entrepenuers dietetic practice group is hosting a great pre- FNCE eve...more

Kids who skip breakfast may have higher obesity risk
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted September 28, 2010 at 12:18pm

&blog So we’ve been told since forever that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But waking up in time to eat it means losing 15 minutes of sleep! Those extra minutes are essential in the eyes of a twelve year old, as is that sleep ...more

Not just about the food
by Byline to Finish Line
posted September 27, 2010 at 8:23pm

As preparations began to get back into training this week for my next task, which likely will be a half marathon in January, the time came to suck it up and step on the scale. Yep. I needed to see just how much damage my two weeks of relative inactivity ...more

Caffeine’s placebo effect on performance
by Performance Nutrition
posted September 27, 2010 at 3:37pm

Caffeine is one of the oldest performance-enhancing aids around. According to the summary article on caffeine by the JISSN, it: enhances performance when consumed in doses of about 3-6 mg per kilogram bodyweight (more isn’t better) has a greater per...more

Pre-Workout Nutrition Discussion and a Great Recipe
by Loree: A Skirt, A Hammer, A Life, and A Dream
posted September 22, 2010 at 4:04pm

I’m sure you’ve heard before (and I’ve even fallen victim and said it) that the advantage of being a thrower is eating whatever you want. Sure we don’t need to be a size zero and many of us are trying to gain mass, but that doesn’t mean we ...more

Washington Post Deconstructs Problems with Obesity in America
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted September 21, 2010 at 3:56pm

In today’s Washington Post – Health and Science section the topic of discussion is obesity in America. Our own Rebecca Scritchfield was called to contribute about various restaurant meals and how, as the journalist labeled it, “Chains offer doses o...more

The Post-”A”-Race Triathlete’s Binge: Foodie Edition
by Endurance Meg
posted September 21, 2010 at 1:15pm

I feel very fortunate to have completed my 2010 “A” race, the Rev3 FullRev at Cedar Point, before taking on all of the traveling craziness of interviewing for a post-doc position. Not because traveling is stressful (even though it is), but because my ...more

Recovery report: Junk Food 101
by Byline to Finish Line
posted September 20, 2010 at 3:08pm

When last speaking with my coach, his instructions were to take a week off from running and cycling. “Swim however much you want,” he told me “and overeat.” Are there better instructions on the planet that a professional telling you to overeat? ...more

Kids & Fitness: Interesting article from the New York Times
by THE Phaidra Knight
posted September 19, 2010 at 2:30pm

September 15, 2010, 12:01 am Phys Ed: Can Exercise Make Kids Smarter? < p> By GRETCHEN REYNOLDS Roger Weber/Getty Images In an experiment published last month, researchers recruited schoolchildren, ages 9 and 10, who lived near the Champaign...more

Hop 100 Times a Day – It Will Help Keep the Bone Doctor Away
by Sports Girls Play
posted September 18, 2010 at 2:27pm

According to Dr. Susan Brown in her OsteoBlast newsletter, hopping 100 times a day will help bones get stronger, making them less susceptible to injury: Remember jumping rope and playing hop scotch as a kid? Well, it’s time to think about those activi...more

Cooking Challenge: Making Quinoa
by Run Girl Run
posted September 17, 2010 at 12:40pm

I've had a box of quinoa sitting in my pantry for a few months now because I just wasn't sure what I wanted to do with it. This week I decided it was time to give it a try. Quinoa has a very grainy, kind of Earthy taste. It also packs quite the nutri...more

Fitbloggin': Exciting News
by Run Girl Run
posted September 15, 2010 at 2:16pm

Last year, I was lucky enough to snap up a last minute ticket to Fitbloggin, a conference held in Baltimore for bloggers who write about all aspects of health and fitness. I had such a blast last year. I learned so much and had the chance to meet so man...more

Large Study Finds Plant-Based Lower Carb Eating Reduces Death Risk
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted September 15, 2010 at 1:52pm

Everyone has heard “eat your fruits and veggies” — but what about the addition “it could save your life!” A large study (as in 85,000 women and 45,000 men) has found that plant-based lower carb diets actually reduce death risk when compared to...more

Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted September 9, 2010 at 1:18pm

Is it possible to eat what you want without gaining weight? Many people, especially those who are chronic dieters are afraid this is not possible. Breaking away from the rigid set of dieting rules feels scary, and dieters are comfortable with the “restr...more

Not Shocking: The “TV Commercial Diet” High in Sugar, Fat, Low in Nutrition
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted September 8, 2010 at 11:31am

By: Allison Brewer, Intern I am truly a sucker for commercials. Whatever I see, I want, be it a doughnut or the Magic Bullet. It’s no secret commercials can make products “call your name”. The American Dietetic Association tested the influence ...more

Post-Run Recovery Food Options
by Run Girl Run
posted September 8, 2010 at 11:16am

One of the things I've struggled most with during this training cycle is what to do about post-run recovery food. It's recommended that within 30 minutes of finishing a run, you get something small, with a good blend of protein and carbs into your syste...more

Book Review, Part 2: Nutrient Timing for Peak Performance
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted September 7, 2010 at 1:29pm

In this second part of my book review, I wanted to highlight some interesting points that I learned about how to refuel and energize your body using carbohydrates, protein, and fat. Each macronutrient plays a vital role in nutrient timing for before, du...more

Book Review, Part 1: Nutrient Timing for Peak Performance
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted September 7, 2010 at 12:57pm

Are you interested in how the foods you eat affect your athletic performance? Or what you can eat following a workout to quickly refuel your muscles and regain energy? Do you have questions about the latest supplements or research regarding improved perfo...more

Rest Day Reading
by Run Girl Run
posted September 4, 2010 at 2:28pm

I do a lot of reading during the week and I stumble across a lot of great blog posts and articles that I want to share. Some of them I shoot out on Twitter. Others I bookmark in Delicious. Some are running and health related, but definitely not all of the...more

Do Packaged Foods Need a Fiber Boost?
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted September 3, 2010 at 3:19pm

Dietitians have been trying to get people to eat more fiber for a long time. It is recommended that we get 25-30 grams per day. Dietary fiber is found in foods like whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and beans. Fiber helps with lowering cholesterol, stab...more

Cooking Challenge: Pre-Race Fuel
by Run Girl Run
posted September 3, 2010 at 1:48pm

Before my race last week, the BF and I were deciding what kind of pasta we wanted to make for carb-loading purposes. We wanted to do something a little more than just pasta and sauce, but also something that wouldn't take forever. Enter baked ziti. My f...more

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