June 22, 2016

Sports Nutrition Hydration

Sports Hydration: Get the Facts

In support of Canadian Men’s Health Week, Dietitians of Canada has released a factsheet that challenges common myths about nutrition for athletic performance. The third annual Men’s Health Week, organized by the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation, is taking place between June 13-19th.

Being active increases your fluid needs as you lose fluid through sweat. Read more about steps you can take to stay hydrated including guidelines for how much fluid you may need to drink to stay hydrated and perform at your best here: Sports Hydration: Get the Facts.

a version of this article appeared on Dietitians of Canada

Do you need help figuring out how to balance your sports nutrition needs? Contact the team at Health Stand Nutrition by phone (403) 262-3466, or email (info@healthstandnutrition.com) to set up a program to help you meet your goals.

About Andrea Holwegner

President, Registered Dietitian, Counselling Practice Director & Professional Speaker

Andrea the "Chocoholic Nutritionist" is founder and president of Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. since 2000. She is a professional speaker, media expert for the Dietitians of Canada and consultant to the food and restaurant industry for companies...Read more