8 in 10 Women Struggle With Poor Nutrition Habits
Overeating is a common habit among many women . Cravings and Confusion Over Calorie Intake Detract Active Women from Weight Management Goals, New Study Shows New Meal Plan Created to Help Women Better Meet Nutrition Goals Dawn Jackson Blatner, RD, CSSD, LDN, creator of the Grapefruit Active Lifestyle Meal Plan. BARTOW, Fla., Feb. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Even for the wellness-minded woman, calorie counting, portion distortion and intense cravings can hinder the impact of an exercise regimen. According to a recent survey, less than half of women (48 percent) who exercise at least once per week have seen any desired result since beginning their routine.¹ A potential cause? Eight in 10 of the women surveyed (82 percent) admit they struggle with poor nutrition habits. These may include succumbing to cravings of foods that lack nutrient density, indulging in oversized portions, and a lack of knowledge about how many calories they should or do consume while participating in a fitness regimen....