Can You Get Too Much Protein in Your Diet
True or false questions address protein intake for fitness energy use and performance. It notes extra protein offers no extra benefits for most, energy from carbs matters, excess protein can store as fat, athletes need only slightly more, milk eight ounces provides about eight grams, excess can cause metabolic or kidney issues, and dehydration can result. Source cited: ADA Complete Food and Nutrition Guide.
Nickel allergy rash linked to jewelry says Baylor doctor
A Baylor Medical Center dermatologist in Garland Texas explains nickel as the common metal allergy source. She notes it is present in silvery-looking metals and causes rashes in millions. Avoidance is the only proven treatment for those allergic.
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Lisa Garner
Baylor Medical Center
Garland
Texas
Garner
Youths summer activity tips from national education group
The National Association for Sport & Physical Education offers ideas to keep kids active this summer. Create an activity treasure chest with gear, explore parks and pools, use county and national park programs, pack a picnic, and log miles. Try geocaching and visit pick-your-own farms to learn the farm-to-table process. Gazette wire services.
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National Parks System
Nps.gov
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Budget friendly gadgets for staying fit at home
Experts suggest affordable tools like ankle weights resistance bands and Swiss balls plus core calisthenics to keep fit on a budget. Ankle weights cost about 20 dollars, resistance bands under 10 per band, Swiss balls 20 to 50 dollars, and dumbbells under 15 for 10 pounds. A kettlebell ranges 30 to 150 dollars.
BOSU Ball Workouts Add Challenge in Gyms
Kris Pritchett explains BOSU training uses both flat and bubble sides for balance and strength. Stand on the bubble to engage core and lower body, then progress to one foot and push ups with the flat side up or weights. A shoulder press on the bubble supports stabilizers. aim 10 to 12 reps.
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Paper records aid weight loss says Kaiser study
A Kaiser Permanente study with 1,685 overweight adults found two thirds shed about 12 pounds on average by attending weekly nutrition and behavior-change meetings and keeping a daily food and activity log. The low tech method proved effective but tedious, with some moving to online trackers like CalorieKing to manage records.
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Center For Health Research
Portland
Ore
Victor Stevens
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
American Journal of Preventive Medicine
Julie Satterwhite
Satterwhite
Fitday.com
Mypyramidtracker.gov
Nutritiondata.com
Sparkpeople.com
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