Category Archives: Physical Activity

Resolutions 2014

  Happy New Year!  2014!  It will take me an entire month to remember the New Year!  According to popular press, I am supposed to get my home organized, prepare healthier meals, and exercise more.  And anything else that will make me a better person.  Statistics show that by the end of January, many dieters have fallen off the wagon, as have the would be exercisers.  So many messages—what
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Tips to Promote a Healthy Weight in your Kids

Maybe you’re concerned about your child’s weight. Maybe your child’s pediatrician has expressed concern or perhaps you have been trying to make healthy changes for a while now. What do you do? Instead of trying to conquer the whole mountain all at once, let’s just think about a few simple changes that could really make a strong influence on your family. First, let’s recognize that as parents, you are in the best position to help your kids develop healthy habits.
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Sports Nutrition

Information for Endurance Athletes

Thank you to our dietetic intern Nate Lore for submitting this weeks blog article. My name is Nate Lore and I’m a dietetic Intern at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. I am a big fan of summer outdoor activities and often enjoy running, biking, and sand volleyball. Whether you are out there to compete or just participating for fun, here are a few simple things to remember. With long endurance activities, like marathon running or long distance biking: It
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