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Sports Drinks – Who needs them anyway?
Thursday, September 20th, 2007Some parents worry about the levels of sugar in salt in the sports drinks that their children consume. To keep concerns in perspective, compare the sodium and carbohydrate (sugar) content of common foods with that of a carbohydrate-electrolyte drink, such as Gatorade (Table 1). There is no question that there is too much sugar and sodium in our diets, predominantly from processed and packaged foods, however, sports drinks are a negligible source of these nutrients. Sports drinks may in fact play a very important role in the success and safety of your young athletes.
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Sports Drinks - Part 1
Friday, July 20th, 2007Almost everyone you talk to has an opinion on sports drinks. The spectrum ranges from pure skepticism (“they’re just another useless, over-marketed sugar-laden product”) to absolute endorsement (“sports drinks are my most valuable training aid, and I couldn’t live without them.”). So which is it?
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Client Handout: Tips For Using Sports Drinks
Tuesday, July 3rd, 2007Download PDF Version (72kb PDF)
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Always select a brand that contains both sodium and carbohydrates, potassium depletion is rarely a concern, and not as critical as sodium loss in sweat.
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Carbohydrate content should be between 14 and 19 grams of carbohydrate per eight-ounce serving (6-8% carbohydrate). A drink with more than ten percent carbohydrate may cause […]
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Key Messages on Physical Activity & Obesity in Children
Tuesday, July 3rd, 2007Obesity in children and youth has more than tripled in Canada in the past fifteen years and there is no indication that this epidemic is slowing down.
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Portion Distortion
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2007Help your clients who may be unknowingly super-sizing their portions.
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Is Your Diet Super?
Monday, January 22nd, 2007Create tasty, health-enhancing meals with these nutrient-packed foods.
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Is Your Diet Super? Client Handout
Monday, January 22nd, 2007How to SUPERSIZE your diet – with more nutrients that is! Client Handout
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Eating Organic
Tuesday, November 21st, 2006Why organic food is the fastest-growing sector in the retail food market.
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