The density of protein in a food source can be quantified on the basis of the amount of total calories ingested to achieve intake of the daily requirement of all EAAs. Non-protein components of protein food sources can be considered in terms of...
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During a marked energy deficit, consumption of a high protein diet was more effective than consumption of a moderate protein diet in promoting increases in lean body mass and losses of fat mass when combined with a high volume of resistance and...
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Nutrition and supplementation advice for injured athletes: The stages (phases) of a muscle injury are classified as destruction-inflammation, repair, and remodeling. In all stages, energy recommendations should follow the estimated energy...
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Emotional eating is shaped by the environment (not genetics); parents (and I would suggest significant others/peers) are therefore promising intervention/support targets.
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Both acute and long-term ingestion of alcohol result in loss of skeletal muscle strength and cardiac contractility.
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Concurrent intake of water must be considered when evaluating the role of salt in blood pressure. This, as well as proper potassium intake, are good ways to control the blood pressure effects of dietary salt in those that are susceptible.
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Very few food items have been unnecessarily vilified as the common egg. It is one of the best sources of protein and micronutrients in existence (as well as such things as phospholipids, immunoglobulins, phosvitin, sialyloligosaccharides and...
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