fractures; longer recovery time after intense workouts and races; anxiety; and fertility issues in women. Probably the most disturbing consequence, however, is the onset of a  full-blown eating disorder.Leslie Bonci, director of sports nutrition

that's right for your lifestyle and fitness goals.For information on healthy eating and weight management, go to nhs.co.uk/livewell/healthy-eating. For information and resources on disordered eating and eating disorders, go to b-eat.co.uk. This quiz

UAN: Article type:++add book link at top++ --This is adapted from the book, Eat Smart, Play Hard, by RW USA Nutrition Editor Liz Applegate. A type of oil called omega-3 fatty acid, which is found in fish such as salmon and tuna, can lower your

UAN: Article type:++add book link at top++ --This is adapted from the book, Eat Smart, Play Hard, by RW USA Nutrition Editor Liz Applegate. You can find ginseng everywhere: in sports drinks, iced tea, herbal supplements, and energy gels. Used

have any tips for simple meals that can be eaten the night before and then after a long run? NorwichRunnerA. The most important aspect of the meal you eat the night before is that you have practised it in training. A key element is that the meals

it’s dark, and then leaving work when it’s dark again. In fact, research shows that the lack of sunlight during the winter months can cause mild depression in some individuals. Known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), the condition can be improved