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There are several factors that must be considered when embarking on any nutritional or weight loss program. Of utmost importance is trustworthy knowledge about daily nutritional necessities as well as proper body conditioning. Therefore, after consulting with your medical professionals, learn what you can about the particular type of nutritional or weight loss program you are considering. A good source of this much needed information is from books, CD audios and DVD videos.

 

The (4) presentations from the 2005 NSCA Pre-Con: Role of Nutritional Supplementation on Energy Expenditure, Athletic Performance, and Body Composition are included on a single, extended-play DVD. In an easy-to-understand and apply manner, the DVD offers over three hours of authoritative information and insights on the impact of nutritional supplementation on three key factors, including: Supplemental Caffeine and Capsaicin for Enhanced Energy Expenditure and Exercise Performance (Joel Cramer), Sports Nutrition and the Female Athlete (Joan Eckerson), Caffeine, Exercise, and Fatigue (Greg Haff), and the Panel Discussion (Joel Cramer, Joan Eckerson, and Greg Haff). Produced in cooperation with the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

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As knowledge and practice of sports nutrition become increasingly sophisticated, there is new appreciation of the fact that basketball players, runners, gymnasts - all athletes - have different nutritional needs. Practical Sports Nutrition is the first text to provide detailed, sport-specific advice enabling you to approach individual athletes and teams with an understanding of their sport and unique nutritional needs. Unlike other texts on the subject that get caught up with chemistry and science, this book provides information that is applied, practical, and useful. Nutrition expert Louise Burke engages readers with her easy writing style, and she explores a variety of popular sports - road cycling, swimming, sprinting, long-distance running, and many others. Each chapter offers a comprehensive review of competition, training, physique and physiology, lifestyle and culture, dietary surveys, sports foods and supplements-all tailored to the specific sport. Also included are discuss

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Adhering to sound nutritional practices is an essential part of any well-considered fitness program. Unfortunately, some fitness professionals are confused about how much and what types of nutrition information they should give to their clients. Scope of Practice

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Why do some people get sick frequently, while others almost never do? The answer lies in the strength of a person's immune system. Nutritional Immunity for the 21st Century presents an overview of what individuals can do to boost immunity and increase resistance to illness, epidemic outbreaks, and the daily stresses of life. The DVD details just how the immune system actually works, the influence of beliefs and stress on immunity, and the simple nutritional strategies to strengthen immunity, protected health, resist disease and premature aging, and extend life. Among the topics covered: why we get sick, the immune system, nutrition, and top techniques for staying well. Produced in cooperation with Inner IDEA.

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Nutrition for the Long Run provides an overview of the key factors involved in sound nutrition for both beginner and elite marathon training. The DVD addresses the basic nutritional bases attendant to marathon training, including macronutrient, micronutrient, and fluid needs for pre-event fueling, during-event fueling, and post-event recovery. The DVD also reviews non-traditional sources of fuel and how to store fuel along the 26.2-mile journey. Among the topics covered: carbohydrates, fat, protein, fluids, micronutrients, before the workout, during the workout, after the workout, and race day nutrition. Produced in cooperation with the IDEA Health & Fitness Association.

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with Scot Davis, Owatonna (MN) High School Head Coach; the winningest coach in amateur wrestling history (over 850 victories); 2007 'National Coach of the Year' by Wrestling USA Magazine and was the 'Runner-up' in 2006. He was also named 'National Coach of the Year' by the National HS Coaches Association in 1998. In 2005, Davis was voted Minnesota Class AAA (large schools) 'State Coach of the Year' by the Minnesota Wrestling Coaches Association. Strength and conditioning training is a vital part of every wrestler's success. Coach Davis presents the workout program he incorporates with great success. He dedicates the bulk of the instruction to the in-season circuit training program. Davis, with head strength coach Jerry Eggermont, demonstrates the nine-station circuit program that includes the Plate Workout Series and its six variations. These exercises not only assist and maintain the work from the off-season workouts, but also help increase the flexibility and maintain muscular endura

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Our cookbook holder has a glass shield that protects treasured cookbooks. It conveniently displays U.S. and metric equivalent measures for cooking. Scratchproof and easy to wipe clean the tempered glass is heavy enough to hold open large books or magazines without tipping. The sturdy base is constructed of brushed stainless steel

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This valuable book offers a realistic program of nutrition and exercises that may contribute topreventing or overcoming cancer. Chapter One considers the risk factors, whilst Chapter Twolooks at the body's defenses like nutrient factors, immunity, free radicals, vitamins, mineralsand other substances, and their use.Chapter Three contains an in-depth look at nutrition, obesity, additives, contaminants,pesticides, smoking, alcohol, caffeine, hormones, air, water, electromagnetism and stress.Chapter Four explores breast, gastrointestinal and other cancers plus cardiovasculardisease.Chapter Five presents a plan for risk factor modification, including the author's 10-point planand a diet plan. The book concludes with footnotes containing bibliographical references, apiece about the author and an index. Black and white illustrations enhance the text.

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As physical activity becomes increasingly popular, the diversity of active participants is greater than ever. Professionals working with active clients have an appreciation for the fact that many of their clients face unique dietary challenges. Fitness Nutrition for Special Dietary Needs is the first book to deliver state-of-the-art nutrition information pertaining to a variety of these special populations with distinctive dietary needs. This easy-to-use reference provides scientifically based nutrition guidelines for a wide range of physically active clients-including vegetarians, pregnant and menopausal women, children and adolescents, older adults, people with diabetes, and participants in weight-restricted sports. Written in a straightforward manner, Fitness Nutrition for Special Dietary Needs is ideal for athletic trainers and personal trainers. It allows them to guide clients in proper eating for optimal exercise performance, and it recognizes when a client needs to be refer

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Enjoy a nutritious, refreshing and convenient breakfast with four satisfying options from Atkins Morning Start™! Available in new light, crispy and fruity flavors. With only 2g Net Carbs per bar, you can now have a delightful breakfast or snack all-in-one! The Inside Scoop: Lose weight with The Atkins Diet! Suggested Use: Use with the Atkins Diet program or as part of a healthy diet. Warnings: Allergy Information: This product is manufactured in a facility that uses peanuts and other nuts and seeds. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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Find your endurance advantage in the foods you eat. Endurance Sports Nutrition will help you select the best foods, fluids, and supplements to train longer, recover more quickly, avoid injuries, and achieve your performance goals in any endurance endeavor. Sports dietitian and former elite runner Suzanne Girard Eberle provides a proven fueling program that addresses the unique needs of endurance athletes: Road and trail running: 5K to 100+ miles Cycling and mountain biking: time trials to multiday rides Duathlon and triathlon: sprint to Ironman Winter sports: Nordic ski races to mountain ascents Water sports: rowing and long-distance swimming Environmental conditions: extreme temperatures and high altitude Complete with customizable menu plans, profiles and advice from elite endurance athletes, and strategies for avoiding the most common pitfalls of endurance athletes, Endurance Sports Nutrition will fuel your best performance. 2/19/2007 copyright, 320 pages.

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This easy-to-read book will help coaches of all activities and competitive levels understand the established scientific principles of nutrition that can facilitate athletic success. Authors Bernardot and Thompson help guide coaches through the huge muddle of nutrition information (and mis-information) with which they are regularly confronted. In addition, this book provides practical nutrition suggestions that coaches can apply immediately with known positive results. Chapters address why nutrition is important for all coaches and athletes, vitamins, minerals, hydration, endurance, power, and team-sport nutrition, weight and body composition, strategies for building muscle, ergogenic aids, special environments (heat, cold, high humidity, high altitude), special considerations for young athletes, female athletes, and older athletes, and much, much more. Each chapter concludes with a concise summary and list of key points.

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An Optimum Nutrient Food Program for Balance, Regeneration and Ideal Weight. The Joy of Nutrition is a highly informative, hands-on DVD that provides all the information you need to create your own program for optimum nutrition and healing. It demonstrates basic food planning and how to shop for the best quality food and produce - with many facts about the special nutrients that various foods contain, and a focus on the exceptional benefits of juicing.

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The NutriSearch Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements, 4th (Professional) edition is a roadmap to understanding the remarkable protective powers of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Packed with the latest findings on inflammation, oxidative stress, and degenerative disease, this guide is the definitive resource for anyone serious about optimal nutrition and anti-aging defence. Inside, over 1,500 US and Canadian supplements are scientifically rated and compared, the 18 critical Health Support Criteria required to evaluate the supplements are fully explained, and 300 colour graphs with which to easily compare above-average products are displayed. Discover recent scientific evidence showing that supplements can optimize health and retard the aging process. Determine which supplement is best for you and your family, using a scientifically-based approach. Now in its 4th edition and representing thousands of hours of research, the (Professional) NutriSearch Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements is an excellent source for consumers and health care practitioners searching for a quality nutritional supplement.

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Term: 12 issues - One Year SubscriptionYour Savings: 44% off the cover priceTufts Health and Nutrition Letter gives you the latest, scientific-based information you need to stay on top of your health. Tufts experts help you choos

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A Practical A-to-Z Reference To Natural Health And Remedies!

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225 simple, healthy, gourmet recipes using the traditional Dutch oven combined with contemporary cookware and tastes. Delectable recipes include, Polenta with Wild Mushrooms, Devil's Tooth Cheesecake and Salmon River Meat Rolls, to name a few. 176 pages.

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Three million-copy bestseller Trusted for 30 years, the Nutrition Almanac has suppliedaccurate, up-to-date, factual information to a generation of health-conscious people.The Nutrition Almanac is a complete nutritional guide that empowers you to take charge of yourown health. It offers quick answers to questions about nutrients plus gives you everything youneed to plan a total nutritional program, all in a friendly, down-to-earth style. The NutritionAlmanac gives you all the nutritional information you'll ever need!

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101 Sports Nutrition Tips is an excellent resource that helps athletes determine what, when, and how much to eat to optimize performance. With years of experience as a three-sport athlete and instructor, author Susan Kundrat combines knowledge and practical experience into this valuable collections of tips. Twelve chapters cover topics such as high-energy eating, fluids and hydration, healthy weight gain and loss, nutrition on the move, and sample meal plans. 2004, 146 minutes.

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