Healthy eating

Healthy eating, nutrition and eating disorders

Bone Bone health: the following article provides useful information about the importance of maintaining adequate calcium levels to avoid bone disease. The IADMS paper looks more deeply into the subject matter.	Download now
Bone Health and Female Dancers: Physical and Nutritional Guidelines Poor nutrition and eating habits combined with excessive training can lead to hormonal imbalances and menstrual problems in female dancers, which frequently lead to diminished bone mineral density and its associated problems. This paper contains...	Download now
Feed your Skeleton Bone health: the following article provides useful information about the importance of maintaining adequate calcium levels to avoid bone disease. The IADMS paper looks more deeply into the subject matter. ...	Download now
Fluids for dancers Sweating may be an inconvenience but there are very good reasons why you sweat! It’s vital to replace the fluids you lose if you do not want your dancing to be adversely affected.	Download now
Food for thought This article explores anorexia nervosa and what places dancers at greater risk of this disorder. This is something which can affect young musicians as well as dancers.	Download now
Good Nutrition for Dancers Good nutrition improves recovery from the strains training makes on muscles, joints and bones; increases energy, focus and concentration; prevents injury and fatigue; and supports a long healthy career in dance.	Download now
Nutrition Fact Sheet: Fueling the Dancer Learn how to get the energy you need for dance training through eating a balanced diet.	Download now
Nutrition for dancers To perform at your best as a dancer you need to have the right amount of 'fuel' on board for classes, rehearsals and performances. A healthy diet will optimise your energy stores, enable you to train effectively and allow your immune system to...	Download now
Puberty and eating disorders Eating disorders: this is something which can affect young musicians as well as dancers. beat (beating eating disorders) offers many support resources such as information sheets which include a guide...	Download now
Sensible eating for performers: Finding a healthy balance with the food you eat Useful information and advice on achieving a balanced diet and eating regularly, despite the challenges of long hours, rehearsal schedules and tours.	Download now

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