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Eating disorders not uncommon for collegiate athletes

May 18, 2016 12:00 AM
BYU dietician and nutritionist Rachel Higginson works in her office. Higginson has helped a number of athletes overcome eating disorders. (Maddi Driggs)
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Freshmen athletes adjust dietary habits living at BYU

January 05, 2016 12:00 AM
Sugary cereal for breakfast, ice cream for lunch and chocolate milk with every meal. College freshmen are known to overload on junk food their first semester away from home. But freshmen athletes don't have the freedom to eat whatever they want, whenever they want. Most athletes stick to personalized nutrition plans tailored to their sport and needs.
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Caffeine consumption meets athletics

September 03, 2013 12:00 AM
Drinking a Red Bull, a cup of coffee, or a Diet Coke isn't required when a person needs a hit of caffeine these days.
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You Are What You Eat - Even If You're An Athlete

September 28, 2012 12:00 AM
The saying goes, “You are what you eat.” BYU Football players take that one step further: how you eat is how you play.
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