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 | Fitness.gov
Provides information about the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports (PCPFS). Includes links to current PCPFS news as well as council and other federal health publications. |
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| MedlinePlus: Sports Fitness
DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
Provides a gateway to the latest news and information on the topic of sports fitness, including nutrition information and research. Also in Spanish. |
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 | Fitness and Sports Nutrition
USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center.
Links to a variety of fitness and sports nutrition topics and resources. |
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| Fast Facts About Sports Nutrition
President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.
Tip sheet on hydration, carbohydrates, and other nutrition topics for those involved in vigourous activity. Also in PDF|17 KB. |
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| Winning Nutrition For Athletes
President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.
Provides nutrition guidance for those involved in athletic activities. Includes tips on food and fluid intake before, during and after exercise, as well as information on the role of protein and carbohydrates. Also in PDF|60 KB. |
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| Nutrition and Physical Activity: Fueling the Active Individual (PDF|157 KB)
President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
2004 PCPFS Research Digest article addressing current energy, macronutrient and fluid needs of active individuals. Also briefly addresses micronutrients and supplements and specific nutrition and fluid recommendations for before, during and after exercise. |
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| Exercise and Weight Control
President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.
Discover how regular activity can help control your weight and get tips for starting and keeping up a regular exercise routine. Learn how to calculate the calories burned by common activities. Also in PDF|761 KB. |
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