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Q: I'm interested in learning more about nutrition for myself and my family. Can you recommend a good read?

Submitted by lsquier on Mon, 06/14/2010 - 2:54pm

Q: I'm interested in learning more about nutrition for myself and my family. Can you recommend a good read?

A: It is tough to recommend just one nutrition resource. Everyone has their own tastes and styles when it comes to a "good read". Here are a few books I've read and enjoyed over the years...there should be a little something for everyone! 

 




Ask Our Dietitian: Protein Power

Submitted by lsquier on Tue, 05/25/2010 - 6:45pm

Q:  How much protein should I eat?

A:  Although there is not much evidence about the “ideal” amount of protein in a diet, estimates for a healthy protein intake are about 8 grams of protein per 20 pounds body weight.  That means a person weighing 140 pounds should eat about 56 grams of protein per day.  A person wei




Say Yes To Less Sodium

Submitted by lsquier on Thu, 05/13/2010 - 12:51pm

Are there ways to avoid extra sodium?

Q: I’ve been noticing the sodium content in most restaurant foods is through the roof! It’s challenging to order a restaurant meal under 2000 mg of sodium for instance. Why is that? It isn’t all processed food. Even fresh ingredients cooked at restaurants are high in sodium. Are there ways to avoid extra sodium?




Sugar Alcohols

Submitted by lsquier on Mon, 02/22/2010 - 2:54pm

 

Boot Camper Question: 

My nutrition bar has sugar and sugar alcohols.  What are sugar alcohols and should they be limited just like sugar?


Dietitian Answer: 




How do I view my Nutrition Packet?

Submitted by publisher on Wed, 12/02/2009 - 1:52pm

 

To view your Nutrition Packet, you must be enrolled in Boot Camp and also be logged in.

Once you are logged in, please click on Nutrition in your Camper Dashboard to view your information.

 




Do you go over nutrition in class?

Submitted by publisher on Wed, 12/02/2009 - 1:36pm

Yes, nutrition is an important aspect of your health and fitness goals. We will cover nutrition in class on a weekly basis. Once you are a Boot Camper, you will receive a packet of information to help guide you on your way to a healthier version of you.
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