"If we could give every individual the right amount of nourishment and exercise, not too little and not too much, we would have found the safest way to health."

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Editorial: Challenging beliefs in sports nutrition: are two ‘core principles’ proving to be myths ripe for busting? Peter Brukner Br J Sports Med 2013;47:11 663-664 Published Online First: 20 April 2013 doi:10.1136/bjsports-2013-092440 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF]

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