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 Home > Race Day Nutrition FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Product Review system work on RaceDayNutrition.com?
I thought carbs help me, why are so many people on this low/no carb diet?
What are electrolytes? Why do companies promote them in their products?
What is the 2000 calorie diet, and what are my percent daily values (DV)?
What do I do about heart rate monitor (HRM) tan lines?
How do I know if my running shoe store is legit?
Q: How does the Product Review system work on RaceDayNutrition.com?
A: The purpose of the "Product Rating" feature of RaceDayNutrition.com is to give visitors an idea of the current consumer's opinion of a product. The consumer information about a product is collected in the form of a numeric value and comments posted by registered visitors. Product qualities that may be considered in reviewing a product may include, but are not limited to:
- Taste
- Value
- Perceived Nutritional Performance
- Convenience and Packaging
- Durability
The numeric ratings are averaged for each product and displayed in the database. Also included with the rating is the number of reviews submitted for that particular product. This will help discern the difference between a product with an average rating of 3.0 with 80 reviews and a product with an average rating of 3.0 with only 8 reviews. To prevent erroneous ratings, only one review per product is allowed for each registered email address.
Q: I thought carbs help me, why are so many people on this low/no carb diet?
A: A low/no carb diet is not appropriate for extremely active people.
If you train and or compete on a regular basis you will begin to feel an energy loss if you
restrict your carbohydrate intake. A low/no carb diet is most appropriate for inactive or
sedentary people who would normally not use the energy that is provided by foods high in
carbohydrates.
Dieters really have to look closely at what they are consuming for carbohydrates.
With the low carb diet at its peak in 2004, many people were indeed losing weight.
But, remember, sugar is a carbohydrate. Sugar turns to fat when the body does not
burn it for energy. Case in point: The capsizing of Krispy Kreme. Consider the
headlines below:
Low-carb dieters stopped visiting their beloved Krispy Kreme because they
categorized doughnuts with bread which is associated with having a high-carb content.
Lo and behold, they lost weight. Must be the carbs. Nevermind that a single glazed
Krispy Kreme doughnut contains 10 grams of sugar and 12 grams of fat. See for yourself:
Q: What are electrolytes? Why do companies promote them in their products?
A: Electrolytes are single, electrically charged particles that are dissolved in blood and body fluids. They help prevent collapsing or swelling of cells in your body by regulating the amount of water inside and outside the cells. Poor electrolyte intake, especially during athletic endurance races, can lead to muscle cramping, fatigue, nausea, and disorientation. Sodium, Potassium, and Chloride are major electrolytes. Other electrolytes in your body include calcium, magnesium, bicarbonate, phosphate, and sulfate.
Q: What is the 2000 calorie diet, and what are my percent daily values (DV)?
A: The statement, "%DVs are based on recommendations for a 2000
calorie diet," must appear on all food labels. Daily Values
are set by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
and are based on current nutrition recommendations.
The % Daily Value gives a general idea of a food's nutrient contribution
to the total daily diet. This is the only daily diet comparison
allowed on the label. Consumers can use the % Daily Value to quickly
compare foods and see how the amount of a nutrient in a serving
of food fits in a 2000 calorie reference diet.
A full footnote showing the actual daily values as recommended
by the FDA may not be on the package if the size of the label
is too small. When the full footnote does appear, it will always
be the same. It doesn't change from product to product. Note that
the Nutrition Facts on any packaged food product are related to
the 2000 calorie diet. The full footnote for both the 2000 and 2500
calorie diet appears here on the Nutrition Facts page.
Q: I'm a guy and while wearing my heart rate monitor shirtless outside, I developed a bikini -like tan line. What should I do?
A: If you're man enough to wear your HRM without a shirt, you should be man enough to sport the resulting tan line without worry. Otherwise wear your HRM all of the time and hope the fashion catches on.
Q: How do I know if my
running shoe store is legit?
A: Go to the wall of shoes and
observe the orientation of the shoes. Are the right-foot
shoes facing left? In other words, are the shoes displayed
such that you can see the arches without picking them up and
turning them around? If so, relax, your running shoe store
is legit.
If you have a question that is not answered in this FAQ Section, please email it to service@RaceDayNutrition.com.
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