Nutrition

Question 1

What are antioxidants?

Answer 1

Antioxidants help clear the blood of free radicals - which are unstable atoms that can cause cell damage.

Question 2

Protein recommendations

Answer 2

Sedentary people: .8 g/kg
Active people: 1.0 g/kg
Athletes (endurance -weight lifters): 1.2-1.6 grams/ kg Max suggested per day: 1.8 g/kg max
(1 lb = 2.2 pounds so 150 lb person is 70 kg)