SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES

The Athletic Female Triad
"In May, the American College of Sports Medicine published their position stand on the Female Athlete Triad (see ACSM, 1997). The Triad consists of disordered eating, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis and occurs in physically active girls and women as well as elite athletes..." more

Nutritional Concerns of Vegetarian Athletes
"Vegetarian diets are associated with a reduced risk of coronary heart disease, obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, non-insulin dependent diabetes, and some types of cancer..." more

Nutrition Therapy for Diabetes
"The American Diabetes Association's 1994 nutrition recommendations for people with diabetes provides a new model for the dietary treatment of diabetes..." more

Diet and Osteoporosis
"An adequate intake of calcium is an important nutrient in the prevention of osteoporosis. Dietary calcium exerts its greatest effect on bone mineral density from preadolescence to young adulthood. Until peak bone mass is attained at approximately 30 years of age, bone formation exceeds the rate of bone resorption..." more

Nutrition for Cold Weather Exercise
"Cross-country skiing, bicycling, hiking, and trail running can all expose the athlete to cold conditions. The energy requirements for activities in a cold environment are similar to those for activities in a temperate environment, provided that adequate clothing is worn and allowances are made for the increased weight of the clothing and condition of terrain..." more