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NUTRITIONAL
TIPS -
Nutrition Myths and Fallacies
1) VITAMINS WILL ENHANCE YOUR STRENGTH AND ENDURANCE.
This is a fallacy. Vitamins supply the body no calories and
cannot be used as fuel. The body excretes 70% of the vitamins
that it does not need. Only people who are deficient in an area
should take necessary supplements. Please consult your physician
or a Registered Dietitian before increasing your intake. Some
vitamins can be toxic.
2) DIET PILLS ENHANCE METABOLISM AND CONTRIBUTE TO WEIGHT LOSS.
False. Initially one will lose weight after taking diet pills
due to the lowered basal requirements of food and calories but
in the long run one will usually gain more weight back. Once
again, a diet pill taker has not yet learned how to control
their weight through proper nutritional counseling once off
the pills.
3) AN INTAKE OF REFINED SUGAR CARBOHYDRATES FROM SOURCES LIKE
HONEY, SODAS, CANDY BARS AND MARSHMALLOWS WHEN FEELING LOW,
WILL BOOST ENERGY LEVELS.
Unfortunately, you will probably experience the opposite. A
sugar snack before a workout will deplete your performance and
cause you to crash in need of good carbohydrates. Choose a complex
carbohydrate instead.
4) CAFFEINE STIMULATES THE APPETITE AND SHOULD BE AVOIDED IF
TRYING TO LOSE WEIGHT.
The issue that caffeine act as an appetite stimulant has never
been scientifically proven. If taken properly, it can aid in
raising the body temperature and, possibly contribute to body
fat loss.
5) EXCESS PROTEIN WILL BE USED AS ENERGY IF TOO MUCH IS TAKEN
IN.
True, only when carbohydrate and fat sources are depleted. The
body will use protein as fuel only as last resort. Most excess
protein is stored as adipose tissue (body fat). Make sure you
consult your registered dietitian or health care professional
on how much protein is
necessary for you or refer to our HANDOUT: PROTEIN: ARE WE EATING
ENOUGH?
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