Nancy Clark 2009 Archives
December 2009 – What's New in the Healthy Food Scene?
Here's a peek at a few new healthful foods (well, some are new and some are forgotten treasures) that taste good, are good-for-you, and can add variety to your daily sports diet. Look for them in your local grocery store, natural foods store, or on the internet. Read more...
October 2009 – Reforming Your Healthcare Policy: Food for Thought
Healthcare reform is a hot topic these days, not only in the news but also (hopefully) in your personal life. You likely already know that by eating well, exercising at least 150 minutes a week, and not smoking, you can reduce the risk of an early death by 80%. (That's a lot, eh?!) But your friends and family may not fully appreciate how much slacking off, underexercising, and gaining undesired body fat too easily leads to negative health consequences that cost us millions of dollars. Read more...
September 2009 – Sedentary Athletes: Sitting & Weighting
Imagine this: a lean, fit athlete who trains hard, eats heartily, and does not fret about getting fat. While this image holds true for some athletes, it seems far from reality for others. All too often, I listen to my clients complain, “I should be pencil thin for all the exercise I do.” Or they moan, “I eat like a bird compared to my friends...” How could this be? The answer is many athletes burn far fewer calories than they realize; they are actually couch potatoes the majority of the day. These seemingly active people can be surprisingly sedentary, apart from their purposeful exercise. Read more...
August 2009 – Calcium Concerns: Boning up Nutrition
In this month’s issue, Nancy Clark responds to common calcium concerns people have. Read more...
July 2009 – 2009 Sports Nutrition News from ACSM
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) is the world’s largest sports medicine and exercise science organization. At ACSM's annual meeting in Seattle, May 27-30, 2009, over 5,000 exercise scientists, sports dietitians, physicians and health professionals gathered to share their research. Here are a few of the nutrition highlights. Read more...
June 2009 – Frequently Asked Sports Nutrition Questions
Time and again, athletes repeatedly ask questions about sugar, protein, supplements, caffeine, carbs, recovery, and body fat. To address these issues, an international group of sports nutritionists (Professionals in Nutrition & Exercise Science (PINES); www.sportsoracle.com) gathered in Seattle in May. Experts in their fields discussed the latest research and answered commonly asked questions. Perhaps the answers will help you resolve confusing nutrition issues. Read more...
May 2009 – Nuts and Athletes: Love 'em or leave 'em?
Athletes commonly have a love-hate relationship with nuts. They love them, but try to stay away from them. "I don't dare keep a jar of cashews in my house. I'd end up eating them all and gaining weight," complained one rower. Although she knows nuts are healthful and good for her, the over-ruling perception is nuts are "sooooo fattening." Read more...
April 2009 – Engineered Sports Foods: Convenience or Necessity?
Ramp up your training after a long winter by learning more about Engineered Sports Foods: Convenience or Necessity? Read more...
March 2009 – 2009 Sports Nutrition Guidelines
Hot off the press from three prominent nutrition and exercise associations—the American Dietetic Association, American College of Sports Medicine, and Dietitians of Canada—is the 2009 Joint Position Stand on Nutrition for Athletic Performance. Read more...
February 2009 – The Biggest Loser TV Contest: A Big Loser
What happens in the long run, when the Biggest Losers return to the real world with no personal trainer to snap the whip, with no pre-made, pre-portioned food, and no “fat camp” dedicated to full time weight loss? Inevitably, without rigid vigilance, the weight will return with a vengeance. The physiological response to starvation is to overcompensate (commonly known as “binge eating” or “blowing the diet”). This desire to over-eat has little to do with willpower and lots to do with physiology. Read more...
January 2009 – Body Image and Athletes
As a sports dietitian, I spend too many hours helping my clients find peace with their bodies. Most of these active people take the outside-in approach. They think if they change their body from the outside by losing undesired body fat or by adding some muscular bulk, they will be happier on the inside. Unfortunately, not true! Read more...
