Nutrition for Healthy Lifestyles
Services at CDN are available for non-dancers too. Whether you are a elite athlete or someone looking for better weight management, working with a dietitian is the smart way to maximize results.
Smaller, more frequent meals are a great way to maintain energy by giving your body the fuel it needs but not overloading the system with too many calories at one time.
Two of the biggest mistakes people make to sabotage their health are:
Example for 165 lb male who engages in moderate physical activity 3-4 times per week, but otherwise has a sedentary job.
2000- 2400 calories per day (depending on activity) divided into regularly scheduled meals and snacks
Breakfast: 400 calories
AM snack: 250 calories
Lunch: 600 calories
PM snack pre-exercise: 250 calories
Dinner: 600 calories
Snack: 150 calories
Smaller, more frequent meals are a great way to maintain energy by giving your body the fuel it needs but not overloading the system with too many calories at one time.
Two of the biggest mistakes people make to sabotage their health are:
- Skipping breakfast
- Going for too long without providing the system with fuel.
Example for 165 lb male who engages in moderate physical activity 3-4 times per week, but otherwise has a sedentary job.
2000- 2400 calories per day (depending on activity) divided into regularly scheduled meals and snacks
Breakfast: 400 calories
AM snack: 250 calories
Lunch: 600 calories
PM snack pre-exercise: 250 calories
Dinner: 600 calories
Snack: 150 calories
Why work with a sports dietitian? Check out this video...
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- How do you know how many calories you need each day?
- How do you know how much of a food group to eat?
Check out:
http://www.mypyramid.gov/mypyramid/index.aspx
For more detailed information on how to avoid "hitting the wall" or "bonking" check out this link:
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Staying Healthy in College
Sometimes the stress of difficult classes, papers, tests, new living arrangements, and new friends can be overwhelming. The freshman 15 isn't a myth. Many college students gain weight at a significantly higher rate that they did when living at home. Click on the link below for some realistic tips for keeping weight gain in check.
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