Basic Post-Workout Nutrition

Since it’s come up, here’s some basic articles about post-workout nutrition. I usually use 2:1 carbs:protein as my guide. If I’m feeling a little sluggish during my workout, I might add the water to my shake powder and start sipping right away. Otherwise, I wait until I’m done lifting. However, my current caloric intake dictates what I can have, so I’m not always having the optimal post-workout shake because I simply don’t have the calories available. I use Ultra Fuel and unflavored Whey. Whey is definitely best for post-WO nutrition as it’s a fast-digesting protein.

 

Instead of using Ultra Fuel, you could also use pure dextrose, which I’ve been told you can get at a place that sells homebrewing supplies. Does this mean if you lift weights, you MUST consume carbs after exercise? Of course not. One can generally lose fat just fine without adding carbs to their workout. Newbies to weight training can even lose fat and gain muscle at the same time, the lucky. However, at one point gains will drop off, and if one is interested in increasing muscle mass and assisting recovery, the most optimal way is simple carbs + protein.

 

After gaining a place in the Hall of Fame of the annual Clean and Green contest nationwide, Baguio is seeking the same place in the annual contest in nutrition. This was learned from Dr. Florence Reyes, city health officer who said that the city is now prepared for the annual visit and program assessment of the national nutrition council. Reyes said the nutrition evaluation team will be presented with the prepared documentary of Baguio’s nutrition program, random interview and survey of nutrition program beneficiaries and other scheduled activities. “In the event that we can be a hall of famer in the regional level, we will again aspire to the higher level of the annual award. We do this not only for the honor and prestige of Baguio but to deliver our best social services to our countrymen”, said Reyes.

Nutrition for humans and animals

I have studied animal nutrition. I just want to say without offending anyone but just stating a fact. Veterinarians do not spend much time studying nutrition in vet school. If they go out on their own or specialize in it after school fine but here at Cornell Vet school only one class in one semester of a four year program is focused on nutrition. There are nutrition projects going on here, most in Animal Science. But in my opinion don’t get all of your nutrition from your vet. Bruce Morrison I do know a bit about canine nutrition.

 

I am sure you will hear pretty much the same story from all your responses. There are differences of opinion on dog foods but generally I would say that most would agree that size is a genetic factor as is growth development. You can pretty much determine the size that your dog will be by the size of his parents. There are strong believers that some vitimins in high dosage during development will reduce the possibility of hip displasia. A dog does not need to grow ‘fast’ but naturally. Science diet is a good dog food. Lots of peope have specific preferences but if you are feeding Science Diet growth you can be assured that your pup is getting a good diet.

 

The ability to retrieve waterfowl has a lot more to do with the size of your dogs heart than his ultimate size. Mastiffs are pretty big and they are poor duck dogs. Likewise I have seen retrievers of all sizes, expeciall larger ones that had no desire or ability to retrieve anything. I have used Science Diet as well as other foods and I have always found the product to be eceptional. Oh by the way I a certified vet nutrition consultant(but not an expert. There are lots of theories on this. I believe nutrition contributes to every part of our lives in one way or another…however I do believe that most people would agree that genetics have a lot more to do with an animal being predisposed to hip or bone problems.

 

I have seen dogs that live on the streets of cities like Bombay, Lagos, and many others and I have never seen a case where their diet contributed to hip problems. I didn’t mean to say in any way that vets through ‘crap’ at people. Generally they are very knowledgable and I work with some here at Cornell. There is a vet here Dr. Arliegh Reynolds, that is more that competent in the field of nutrition. I just mean to say, and I am sure any vet school graduate would agree, that they could and should get more training in the field of nutrition. When my dog is injured or has any type of illness, I will go to a vet without hesitation.

Faculty position in Dept of Nutrition

There are literally hundreds of health related pages on the Web ranging in quality from the sublime to the absurd. Our short list gives you a starting point but if you want to make a deeper exploration of the topic you’ll need a good guide. About.com (formerly the Mining Company) maintains this excellent directory of health and nutrition resources where you’ll find select links to the cream of the crop. The main page lists general resources and subpages address specific topics including bodybuilding, senior health, weight loss, swimming and more. The Dept of Nutrition of Case Western Reserve University announces the opening of a faculty position at the Senior Associate Professor or Full Professor level.

 

We seek an individual with a well established expertise (and funding record) in the metabolic effects of insulin and IGF, using modern techniques of molecular and cell biology. This recruitment is part of our effort to (i) develop our Molecular Nutrition section, and (ii) to strenghten links with the Division of Endocrinology of the Dept of Medicine, in anticipation of applying for a Diabetes Research and Training Center grant. Confidential inquiries about the position should be addressed to the undersigned. Case Western Reserve University is an equal opportunity employer. Women and members of under-represented minorities are invited to apply.

 

If this posting is inappropriate for this news group we apologize. Since “Responsable Nutrition” is how we at Karuna describe our business, we seek real credible nutrition expierence in our sales force and distributors. So, we thought the participants in this news group were an audience we should get our message to. Perhaps you could refer this job opportunity to appropriate professionals if you are not interested yourself. We market our nutritional and herbal supplement products *only* to medical professionals. If that’s you, we obviously would welcome your inquiry also. I am a very enthusiastic student majoring in nutrition education and exercise physiology at San Jose State University.

 

As I near completion of my bachelor’s degree I am starting to create a resource file to aid me in my quest for nutrition related information. I am collecting any free or low cost booklets, pamphlets, videos, brochures, articles, etc. As a new professional in the field of nutrition this information is vital to assist my learning outside of the academic arena. If you could provide me with any information on the topics below, or steer me in the right direction, I would certainly appreciate it. I am interested in the following topics.

Why not invest in nutrition food bars?

Why not invest in nutrition food bars? “The fastest growing segment, of the natural food industry is nutrition food bars which is now a staple food in mainstream diets.” Spence Information Services of San Fransico Sales of Clif and Balance nutrition bars have doubled during each of the last three years. This presents a wonderful investment opportunity and we have developed the perfect fat burning formula for a nutrition bar that will follow the success of Clif and Balance nutrition bars. The Balance bars currently gross 7 million dollars a month.

 

Three years ago they grossed less then 1 million dollars a year. Our nutrition food bar is ready to roll out into the marketplace, so doesn’t miss this spectacular investment opportunity. nutrition-resbul is an open mailing list for subscriptions to the free monthly electronic bulletin, Nutrition Resources Bulletin. Although the bulletin is intended for health professionals, food professionals, researchers, librarians, teachers and journalists, subscriptions are open to anyone. Nutrition Resources Bulletin (NRB) features information about new books, pamphlets, audio and video tapes, web sites and teaching aids.

 

Topics covered are normal nutrition (healthy eating, life cycle nutrition, sports nutrition, vegetarianism, cultural and ethnic resources), medical nutrition (special diets), quantity food preparation, food service management, food safety, food science and food security. For your convenience, NRB opens with a table of contents listing each resource, the author and the intended audience. Detailed information about the featured materials follows in the body of the bulletin. The featured resources, with the exception of some special diet cookbooks by laymen, are written, prepared or compiled by food and nutrition professionals, teachers, researchers and physicians. NRB resources are self-published or from small printers and publishers whose publication lists are not widely circulated.

Nutrition News – FDA on TFA labelling

I went to the Mead Johnson web spot and I found this: I tried them once–my father had them and he’s diabetic. He used it in case he got stuck somewhere and couldn’t eat a regular meal. But in my opinion–they are like a glorified candy bar! I don’t see how you could make a habit out of eating them alll the time–they’re good in an emergency but I think that’s it. Choice dm is a convenient, delicious nutrition bar that has been clinically proven to help you manage your blood sugar level. Choice dm Nutrition Bars contain a unique, slow-release carbohydrate source called resistant starch that results in less rise in blood glucose. Choice dm Nutrition Bars have been shown in a clinical study to cause less elevation of blood sugar when compared to other tested snack bars.

 

The only nutritionally complete bars designed specifically for people with diabetes, Choice dm Nutrition Bars provide 24 essential vitamins and minerals — as well as added antioxidants and fiber — for flexibility in diabetes meal planning. Choice dm Nutrition Bars are low in sodium and cholesterol, offering good nutrition and great taste. Available in Peanutty Chocolate and Fudge Brownie flavored bars, each Choice dm Bar provides 140 Calories and 17 grams of carbohydrate, and is equal to one starch and one fat exchange. Choice dm Bars can be enjoyed as a between-meal or bedtime snack; before, during, or after exercise; as part of a meal; or when experiencing low blood sugar levels. Like the Choice dm Beverage, Choice dm Bars provide flexibility in meal planning for individualized treatment goals and lifestyles.

 

I went to the Mead Johnson web spot and I found this: I tried them once–my father had them and he’s diabetic. He used it in case he got stuck somewhere and couldn’t eat a regular meal. But in my opinion–they are like a glorified candy bar! I don’t see how you could make a habit out of eating them alll the time–they’re good in an emergency but I think that’s it. Choice dm is a convenient, delicious nutrition bar that has been clinically proven to help you manage your blood sugar level. Choice dm Nutrition Bars contain a unique, slow-release carbohydrate source called resistant starch that results in less rise in blood glucose. Choice dm Nutrition Bars have been shown in a clinical study to cause less elevation of blood sugar when compared to other tested snack bars.

 

The only nutritionally complete bars designed specifically for people with diabetes, Choice dm Nutrition Bars provide 24 essential vitamins and minerals — as well as added antioxidants and fiber — for flexibility in diabetes meal planning. Choice dm Nutrition Bars are low in sodium and cholesterol, offering good nutrition and great taste. Available in Peanutty Chocolate and Fudge Brownie flavored bars, each Choice dm Bar provides 140 Calories and 17 grams of carbohydrate, and is equal to one starch and one fat exchange. Choice dm Bars can be enjoyed as a between-meal or bedtime snack; before, during, or after exercise; as part of a meal; or when experiencing low blood sugar levels. Like the Choice dm Beverage, Choice dm Bars provide flexibility in meal planning for individualized treatment goals and lifestyles.

Food and nutrition service

Diet also plays a role in the development of other health conditions, which can reduce the quality of life and contribute to premature death. The Food and Nutrition Service plans to develop and launch a progressive, five-year nutrition education and promotion campaign that will convey science-based, behavior-focused nutrition messages about healthy eating and physical activity. These messages shall be formulated based on the most recent edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the Food Guide Pyramid.

 

The primary target audience for this campaign is preschool and school-aged (age 2 to 18 years) children including those from culturally and ethnically diverse backgrounds, participating or eligible to participate in FNS nutrition assistance programs and their caregivers. Caregivers refers to parents or guardians, child care providers, after school providers, and teachers. Educational materials, public service announcements, an FNS mascot, central themes, a slogan, key messages and strategies that promote healthy eating and physical activity will be tested using focus groups and semi-structured short interviews.

 

The focus groups will provide information about the acceptability of materials and products during the developmental process and on final products. Semi-structured short interviews will be conducted with FNS program recipients, staff, stakeholders and consumer volunteers at the State and local level to determine acceptability and efficacy of materials and products developed. Interviews will be integrated into other program activities as appropriate.

 

Affected Public: Recipients of FNS nutrition education activities, State and local staff administering FNS programs, FNS stakeholders and consumers. Estimated number of respondents: For the focus groups, approximately 100 respondents. Approximately 100 respondents will be asked to participate in the short semi-structured interviews. Estimated Time Per Response: Focus groups of staff, stakeholders and consumers will average no longer than 3 hours. Semi-structured interviews of these same groups will average no longer than 15 minutes duration. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 325 hours.

Resolution for a nutrition program

Whereas older individuals who receive proper nutrition tend to live longer, healthier lives; Whereas older individuals who receive meals through the nutrition programs carried out under the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.) have better nutrition than older individuals who do not participate in the programs; Whereas through the programs 123,000,000 meals were served to approximately 2,500,000 older individuals in congregate settings, and 119,000,000 meals were served to approximately 989,000 homebound older individuals in 1995;

 

Whereas older individuals who participate in congregate nutrition programs carried out under the Act benefit not only from meals, but also from social interaction with their peers, which has a positive influence on their mental health; Whereas every dollar provided for nutrition services under the Older Americans Act of 1965 is supplemented by $1.70 from State, local, tribal, and other Federal funds; Whereas home-delivered meals provided under the Act are an important part of every community’s home and community based long-term care program to assist older individuals to remain independent in their homes; Whereas the home-delivered meals represent a lifeline to many vulnerable older individuals who are not able to shop and prepare meals for themselves;

 

Whereas the nutrition programs carried out under the Act successfully target the older individuals who are in greatest need and most vulnerable in the community; and Whereas the nutrition programs have assisted millions of older individuals beginning with the enactment of Public Law 92-258, which established the first Federal nutrition program for older individuals, and continuing throughout the 25-year history of the programs: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That the Senate– (1) celebrates the 25th anniversary of the first amendment to the Older Americans Act of 1965 to establish a nutrition program for older individuals, and (2) recognizes that nutrition programs carried out under the Older Americans Act of 1965 continuously have made an invaluable contribution to the well-being of older individuals.

What is feline nutrition?

Everyone appeared to know how to feed their cats or the cats knew how to feed themselves. Come to think of it, I never have seen an old barn cat with food allergies, neither have I ever seen a feral cat with food allergies. Why some of these feral and barn cats are tougher than my x mother-in-law and she’s been dead 40 years. There was nothing to know about feline nutrition in the “good old days”; cats ate what they were designed to eat — protein and fat from animal sources. Now so called feline “nutritionists” spout their profound knowledge of carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, supplements and non-allergenic formulae. Yet I feel in many ways, somewhere along the line they got their formulae mixed up.

 

The food industry has done to feline nutrition what lawyers have done to the law – complicated it beyond understanding. You gotta be a rocket scientiest just to understand the damn pet food labels! Dry Matter, Metabolizable Energy.This is not to say that our feline friends don’t require adequate nutrition. Of course they do! But it certainly does not mean that the nutritionists have all the answers, for that matter I don’t either. BUT OUR FELINE FRIENDS DO! I have never seen a cat have an allergic reaction to eating a mouse or a bird, or a squirrel or insects or even the occasional gold fish. Not that we should be feeding our friends a menu consisting of the local inhabitants, but I think you get the idea.Of course the industry nutritionists are great at solving nutrition problems!

 

They should be – they’re the ones who created them in the first place! All these “new and improved”, “Specially Formulated” diets are nothing but cheap imitations of the cat’s natural diet. Meat is too expensive these days, and the industry wants to keep their profit margin high so they use “protein” for “protein” without regard for the biological value or metabolizable energy of that protein source *for the cat.* The cheaper the better… Grass, for example, has higher metabolizable energy for the horse than the cat — but the “numbers” sure look good…. (even though they’re useless to the cat).

Impact of addictives on nutrition

In addition, the gathering will feature the results of the CGIAR Micronutrients Project as part of special focus on the Group’s plant breeding activities and its aim of increasing the nutrient content and bio availability of nutrients in existing diets. In this session, Dr. Glenn Gregorio, an IRRI project scientist, will discuss research results involving iron- and zinc-enriched rice. The results of important studies on trace minerals (iron, zinc, magnesium, etc.) in beans will also be discussed by Dr. Stephen Beebe of the Colombia-based International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT).

 

The results of studies in wheat will be presented by Dr. Iván Monasterio of the Mexico-based International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), while Dr. Marianne Banziger, also of CIMMYT, will report on maize. The research results on beta-carotene in wheat will be discussed by Dr. Robin Graham of the University of Adelaide and findings about cassava will be reported by Dr. Hernan Ceballos of CIAT. Dr. Gurdev S. Khush, head of the Plant Breeding, Genetics, and Biochemistry Division at IRRI, will present a primer on traditional plant breeding and the use of biotechnology in plant breeding. The CGIAR’s Micronutrients Project aims to breed staple crops with increased levels of micronutrients.

 

It involves IRRI, IFPRI, CIMMYT, CIAT, the International Potato Center (CIP) in Peru, the University of Adelaide in Australia, and the United States Department of Agriculture. Dr. Mahabub Hossain, IRRI’s acting deputy director general for research, and Dr. Howdy Bouis of IFPRI, have stressed the importance of the conference especially because of the “increasing rate of child malnutrition in sub-Saharan Africa.” They have stressed they want the meeting to focus on the CGIAR’s renewed commitment to assessing the direct and indirect impact of its work on human welfare. Breeding for nutritionally improved rice and maize varieties has been ignored in the past because of low yields. Dr. Hossain and Dr. Bouis, however, said that “recent evidence suggests no such trade-off-in fact, trace mineral density may improve plant nutrition and yields.”

A Point To Ponder: Breastfeeding & Nutrition

Here is a point for everyone to ponder. It seems to me that a lot of women who breastfeed put down those that don’t. They feel that those who use formula are selfish for not providing their child with the best nutrition possible. Therefore compromising their child s health and nutritional needs. And it’s to these moms that I address this question: Once your baby is on solids three times a day plus snacks (I should clarify that I’m referring to being able to eat table food, not jarred food) are all of you moms out there who put down the formula feeding moms STILL committed to your child s nutritional needs? For the next 18 years (for sake of argument) that they are under your care?

 

It amazes me how many of these same pro-breastfeeding moms don’t keep up the commitment to feed their child healthy nutritional meals once they can eat table food. We are responsible for our children’s nutritional needs for a long time to come. I have several friends that hate to cook and don’t, or can but would have a panic attack if bread crumbs ever got all over their clean counters. How are their young children fed? Out of a can pretty much. I have one friend who feeds her toddler a steady diet of these disgusting looking little wiener dogs that float around in a baby food jar in who knows what kind of liquid. Her child thinks you can only get spaghetti and meatballs out of a can and that homemade cookies are when you slice and bake the store bought kind. To me that is so sad.

 

Anything in moderation is fine of course, but to never or hardly ever cook for your family??? This same mom who breastfed for the first year of her chiles life thinks she is far superior to all other moms that used formula because she breastfed and didn’t take the easy way out. So now it’s okay for her and others like her to feed their children preservative laden crap for as long as he/she lives at home??? Of course she is probably considered the extreme and most moms fall somewhere in the middle. At least I hope they do. I cook and bake healthy meals for my family more often then not. Do I enjoy it? Not always. Sometimes it’s drudgery and I hate the cleaning up aspect of it but I love my family and know it’s up to me to make healthy meal choices for them. So for all of you moms out there who are sick of feeling like less than a good mom based on the standards of some of the “boob-nazi’s” out there, take heart. You have 17 years (or so) more to take care of your child’s nutritional needs.