Sunday, February 12, 2012

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Expert_badge Patrika Tsai

Patrika Tsai

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Diet and Fitness Doctor

Achieving Healthy Weight Gain

While most Americans struggle to lose weight, there are some who are underweight and unable to gain enough weight to stay in the healthy range.  While certain individuals may inherently have a high metabolism, others may have an illness or chronic condition that prevents them from maintaining a healthy weight.  Cancer treatments, for... Read moreChevron
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Heather Reese

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Registered Dietitian

Weighing In: Proteins, cabohydrates, fats - how much do we need?

Question: I've found many tables with estimated calorie requirements, but nothing about proteins, cabohydrates and fats requirements. 55% carbohydrates, 15% fats and 30% proteins are ok? (I am a girl and I have 17 years old). Can you help me, please?Heather: This is a really great question. And I’m very glad to hear you ask about... Read moreChevron
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Harry

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Running for the Older Athlete

I have been poking around at getting back into running for the past few months, with variable success. I worked with a running coach a couple of times, to see if my technique was off, and she gave some great tips about running from the core, and stride, etc., but my feet and shins and Achilles tendon still weren't happy with the process, so I... Read moreChevron

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