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The first studies of sport nutrition was thought of to be on the topics of carbohydrates and fat metabolism. These studies were believed to be conducted in Sweden in the late 1930s
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Dietary protein began to be consumed in the 1940s and muscle building results were found in resistance and strength training athletes.
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In the late 1960s Scandinavian scientists began to study muscle gylcogen storage, use, and resynthesis associated with prolonged exercise.
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At the University of Florida a team, of researchers led by Dr. Robert Cade developed a scientifically formulated beverage, commonly known as Gatorade.
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The 1980s was the establishment of sport nutrition as a field of study. Sport nutrition is a specialized discipline that has a focus on endurance and strength athletes.
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The food pyramid was introduced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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Chocolate and skim milk can be seen as the new popular sport drink. Milk leads to protein the synthesis which boosts net muscle protein balance. Milk naturally contains many electrolytes, nutrients and other properties that help to make it a great post-exercise beverage.
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Sport nutrition is most commonly considered in strength sports (such as weight lifting and bodybuilding) and endurance sports (cycling, running, swimming).
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Sport Nutrition is genrerally a new field of study and our knowledge of sport nutrition is constantly changing due to trial and error.
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Today, there are more than 600 colleges that offer health related majors and programs.
