Did you know most people lose as much as 1 qt (1 L) to 2 qt (2 L) of fluid during 1 hour of exercise? If you are an athlete, you can lose as much as 3 qt (3 L) of fluid per hour during an intense workout. Fluid loss in endurance activities such as distance running, cycling, strenuous hiking, or cross-country skiing can be severe. These types of activities can quickly lead to heat exhaustion.  Jan Nessl, RN, offers some helpful tips on how to keep your body hydrated during exercise to make sure you’re at the top of your game.  Drink up, and read more at health.yahoo.com. KEEP MOVING!-Elizabeth, CPT.

Nutritional supplements, or ergogenic aids, claiming to increase endurance, strength and overall performance are tempting to athletes, especially adolescent athletes. Instead of improving performance, these supplements may inhibit it, and even result in health problems, especially when taken in excessive amounts. To view a list of nutritional supplements and the side effects they may cause visit eatright.org.

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Some people take a variety of dietary supplements without thinking twice about it. Dietary supplements do not require FDA approval before being made available to the public. You should always consult your doctor before taking any type of supplement. Remember, dietary supplements are only meant to supplement your diet, and are not meant to replace healthy meals. Learn more about dietary supplements by visiting fda.gov.

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Young people spend a great deal of time at school. School is the place where they learn math, reading, science, and more. It should also be the place where they learn the importance of nutrition, and receive healthy lunches to reinforce nutritious eating habits. However, this is not the case for several schools, but the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is working to change that. To learn more visit fns.usda.gov!

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We know that eating a healthy diet and getting plenty of exercise are the keys to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. So what stands in our way? Our behavior! It’s difficult to stop eating chips in front of the TV when that’s what we’re used to doing. The development of a healthy lifestyle will not happen overnight, but we can make small behavioral changes to get moving in the right direction. Work on modifying your behavior by incorporating one or two of these great tips provided by ucsfhealth.org.

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Cholesterol build-up during childhood can lead to coronary heart disease in adulthood. Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Learn more about the risk factors for coronary heart disease and the acceptable cholesterol level for children by visiting americanheart.org.

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There are several psychological and physiological cues that make us feel like eating, even when we aren’t hungry. For example, the time of day when we normally eat, seeing or smelling a food we love, and eating refined carbohydrates that only provide short term satiety all make us feel like eating. To learn more visit time.com.

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Fitness today is a smorgasborg of choices.  Taking a spinning class, an adventure vacation, a Chi Kung course, or a plain old walk around the block.  Better yet, take turns and do them all.  Instead of restricting people to rigid guidelines, fitness experts are telling people to have fun, try new things, take risks, and change fitness routines often.  Fitwise.com explores other trends in fitness that may help you find the key to a workout regimen that sticks!  KEEP MOVING!- Elizabeth, CPT.

Food Recalls! Salmonella! Lead! . Are you one of those parents who has said, if only I had the information sooner… Good news is on the way, the FDA.gov site has a list of all warnings and recalls updated by the minute, so, don’t wait until you see it on TV or in the newspaper, be proactive by checking out the above site regularly . Always be yourself! Andrea

Food isn’t entirely to blame for the obesity epidemic in the United States. Our beverage choices are just as much at fault. Instead of drinking water, regular coffee, or unsweetened tea, most Americans go for soft drinks, fruit juice, and gourmet coffee. These drinks are loaded with calories and sugar that lead to unwanted, unhealthy weight gain. Find out how many additional calories you might be adding to your daily caloric intake by visiting health.msn.com.

Things happen for a reason, just believe! - Cheryl, RD