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According to the National Institutes of Health, men can’t hold a candle to women in the competition over who are the better caretakers of their bodies. In fact, men are more likely to smoke, drink, put off yearly check-ups and forego recommended medical care. Yes, men can claim superiority in the battle of the sexes when it comes to making riskier and unhealthier decisions.

For men who are inclined to lead fuller, longer and healthier lives, are there a set of overall optimal recommendations for food, nutrient and lifestyle choices?  When clinicians drill down to what men really care about–physical, mental and sexual performance (not necessarily in that order)–is there research supported guidance for the performance-driven man? Are men, in general, making smarter food choices according to the latest trending data? And, equally important for communicators of health and nutrition, are there messages and a style of delivering them that resonate more with men?

Men’s nutrition and health expert David Grotto, MS, RDN, LDN, will:

• Provide concrete answers to the aforementioned questions.
• Review the latest protein recommendations for the attainment and retention of lean mass.
• Debunk male-specific food and supplement lore.
• Arm caretakers of men with messaging and tools that resonate with men.