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| Nismat Sports Nutrition Corner |
This is a pragmatic site that will give you some basic information on dietary prescriptions for health and fitness
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| The Physician and Sports Medicine |
What should I eat before a workout? Do I need to take a multivitamin? Is tofu a good source of protein? These are the questions that nutrition-conscious athletes are asking and the very issues that are discussed in the online pages of The Physician and Sports Medicine. Here, three well-respected registered dietitians who work with athletes on a daily basis write on all matters of healthy eating for active people. Articles describing the basics of a healthful diet are complemented by those focusing on specifics, such as fish, eggs, fiber, alcohol, and caffeine. All of the articles were written in 1996-1998, but with the exception of outdated calcium recommendations, the advice is still on the mark.
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| ACE |
Ace Fitness is a product of the American Council on Exercise, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting physical activity and its healthful effects on the mind, body, and spirit. Their “Fit Facts” cover topics on exercise and nutrition including, calorie burning, combating boredom, hydration, vegetarianism, diet pills, and weight-loss plateaus. This is the highlight of the site.
The information here is brief but accurate and the range of topics will appeal to beginning and more experienced athletes. Hard copies of the fact sheets are available for order.
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| Gatorade Sports Science Institute |
GSSI is a valuable, information-packed resource for sports nutrition professionals. The nutrition information is found in several parts of the “Science Center.” Click on “Topics” to access a wide range of articles on issues such as refueling for stop-and-go sports and safe weight gain for athletes; all of these articles are written by qualified health professionals.
More sports nutrition articles are posted in “Sports Science Exchange.” All of the articles are readable in html format; some are also available as PDF files, which means they are nicely formatted, complete with graphics. (Adobe Acrobat required for PDF documents.)
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| Dietsite.com |
Dietsite is a very ambitious effort authored by a registered dietitian; her goal is to provide consumers with the information they need to make healthful food choices. It is a tall order to pack everything related to nutrition into one website and while some sections of Dietsite are very user friendly, other sections appear to suffer from information overload.
The author’s expertise is evident in the “Sports Nutrition” section, which offers good advice on how to eat well to maximize athletic performance. The author also does a thorough job of explaining the pros and cons of herbal medicine in the “Alternative Nutrition” section. The one caution here, though, is the section that offers herbal treatments for a variety of conditions, including depression and Lyme disease. Both are serious illnesses that require prompt medical attention; consumers should read carefully the warnings at the end of these pages before attempting to self-medicate.
“Diet Tools” lets readers assess their diet, track their weight, and see how well they are meeting their nutrient needs. (Be aware that these features use outdated RDA guidelines.)
A low point of this site is the “Forum.” These pages are supposed to offer reader-to-reader support, but many of the entries are advertisements for weight loss products. It appears that nobody is monitoring the content posted here, so use with care.
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