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Going Over to the Dark Side?

Phillip Scruggs Sports Nutrition. Going Over to the Dark Side?. Intro. “Would you like white or dark meat?” Current Health Recommendations But…Athletes…. Nutritional Comparison Table. Protein. Per 100g Serving Highest in Migratory Birds Or are they simply just leaner?. Fat.

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Going Over to the Dark Side?

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  1. Phillip Scruggs Sports Nutrition Going Over to the Dark Side?

  2. Intro • “Would you like white or dark meat?” • Current Health Recommendations • But…Athletes…

  3. Nutritional Comparison Table

  4. Protein • Per 100g Serving • Highest in Migratory Birds • Or are they simply just leaner?

  5. Fat • Dark Chicken is Highest • Total and Saturated • Low in Migratory Birds

  6. Cholesterol • Significantly Higher in Migratory Birds • Why?

  7. Iron • Dark Meat is the Winner • Oxidation • Breast of Migratory Birds • Upwards to 25% RDI

  8. Sodium • No noticeable trend. • Though migratory birds trump again.

  9. Betaine and Choline • The less oxidized the meat, the better? • Why?

  10. Power Athletes • What is important? • Rate of Force Development • Peak Power • Focus on White Meat? • What about cholesterol • Iron

  11. Endurance Athletes • What is important? • Oxygen Carrying Capacity • Come on over to the Dark Side? • Iron source • Good cholesterol • Cost?

  12. Questions?

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