Nutrient Requirements for Older Adults
As we age, we usually don’t need as many calories, as we did in our younger years. This is mostly because we lose lean body mass, which results in a lower basal metabolic rate, and our activity level often diminishes, which lowers our energy requirements....What Is Your Training Goal?
Before starting a resistance training program, establish what goal you are working towards. Keep in mind that you must train in specific ways to achieve desired results. The four primary resistance training goals are: muscular endurance, hypertrophy (muscle size or...Water Intoxication
Do you think it is possible to drink too much water? Yes, it is possible! In non-athletes, it usually only happens in people with problems that cause the kidneys to retain too much water or during dangerous activities such as hazing rituals and the use of certain...Age-related Changes in Body Composition
As we age, muscle mass declines (sarcopenia). Between 35-70, we lose approximately 20-25% of our lean body mass. Decreased production of certain hormones, disease, poor diet, and an inactive lifestyle contributes to this loss. By making dietary improvements, adding...Designer Waters
Flavored waters, made with or without added sugars, are widely available, as are so-called designer or enhanced waters. Many of these drinks are made with added nutrients and herbs and are labeled with structure-function claims stating, for example, that drinking the...
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