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Episode #277: How-To Eat For Health and Performance

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Respecting Individual Differences in Health Recommendations

It is crucial to respect individual values, preferences, and goals when providing healthcare recommendations. Lifestyle changes can benefit individuals irrespective of body weight or fat. Emphasize a dietary pattern meeting podcast targets. Focus on frequently consumed foods and the food environment rather than specific diets. Daily calorie intake should support healthy body fat levels and muscle mass. Use the NIH body weight planner for calorie targets. Modify the food environment to limit added sugar and sodium while increasing minimally processed foods. Aim for 1.6g protein/kg body weight from lean, unprocessed sources and 3g carbohydrates per kg from fiber sources. Opt for unsaturated fats, limit saturated fats to <10% of calories, replace saturated fat with unsaturated fats or complex carbohydrates. Assess supplement risks and benefits based on evidence in humans, choose GMP certified products from reputable manufacturers for supplementation.

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