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 *Low Iron & Anaerobic Training*

Low iron affects anaerobic as well as aerobic performance, because iron is a component of a lactic acid reducing enzyme in the muscles.
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 *Hidden Sugar Assignment*

An assignment in which students check a number of packaged food labels to determine the amount of hidden sugar in those products.
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 *The Big Crunch Carrot Activity*

A fun nutrition activity in which everyone in your class, or even your school,crunches a carrot at the same time.
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 *Pre-Exercise Carbo Drinks - Timing*

Carbohydrate drinks such as Gatorade and Powerade can be taken at several pre-competition times and still be effective in improving performance.
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 *Pre-Exercise Carbo Drinks - Timing*

Carbohydrate drinks such as Gatorade and Powerade can be taken at a number of times before exercise and still be effective in improving performance.

 *Fruits & Veggies at Every Meal*

An assignment that encourages physical education students to eat more fruits and vegetables.
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 *Orange Juice & Iron Absorption*

Drinking orange juice or another source of vitamin C with non-heme foods will increase the absorption of iron.
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 *Mystery Food Game*

A nutrition game you can use for an icebreaker or a change of pace in class.
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 *Mission Nutrition Website*

Nutrition resources - A website that provides health-class lesson plans for healthy eating, healthy living and self-esteem.

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 *Citrus Water Recipe*

A healthy drink you can make using water and fruit.
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 *Raisins Versus Energy Gels*

Raisins offer the same energy boost as sports gels at one-fifth the cost.
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 *Salt & Obesity*

Studies have shown that an increased consumption of salt through processed foods and snacks may be partially responsible for the epidemic of overweight children and adolescents.
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 *Restaurant Cue Words*

Menu cue words that indicate healthier food choices when dining out. Includes reproducible charts.
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 *Appetite After Exercise*

Loss of appetite after exercise is caused by reduced bloodflow to the digestive tract and an increase in hormone levels.

 *Vegetable Aversion*

As we age, our evolving energy requirements cause us to lose our taste aversion to vegetables and bitter foods.