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Sports Nutrition: A Practice Manual for Professionals, Fifth Edition (Save 10% during the month of June)

Sports Nutrition: A Practice Manual for Professionals, Fifth Edition (Save 10% during the month of June)

Sports Nutrition: A Practice Manual for Professionals, Fifth Edition is a go-to source for specific evidenced-based information on different sports nutrition topics.

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Women: Get Nutrients while Cutting Calories

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Healthy weight management for adult women is all about energy balance. That means eating smarter and moving more. Here are some tasty ways to get the essential energizing nutrients your body craves and to cut back on unnecessary calories at the same time.

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Weight Gain at College

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A recent study found one out of four college freshmen gains about 10 pounds during her first semester.

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Body Image and Young Women

Body Image (thumb)Young women can fall into the trap of wanting to look like super-thin models or television personalities. These unrealistic goals can lead to an unhealthy body image and low self-esteem, not to mention disordered eating behaviors.

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Eight Ways to Beat the Freshman 15

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Incoming students often worry about getting along with roommates, finding classes, making friends and avoiding the dreaded "Freshman 15" weight gain. While you can't handpick your roommate, you can take steps to eat healthy and keep your weight in check.

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Choose Healthy Fats

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Fat is a nutrient necessary for your health. While various fats in foods have different effects on health, some fats offer health-protective benefits. Consider including foods with these fats (in moderation!) to your meals.

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