Get the biggest daily news stories by email Subscribe Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid EmailMixed messages over ‘healthy’ diets are causing ‘significant’ confusion among UK fitness fanatics, according to a study. (Image: Getty)While a quarter believe internet influencers are a reliable source for healthy eating advice - even though they may not have any medical background whatsoever. Commissioned by Optimum Nutrition, which has launched a nutrition education course for personal trainers and fitness experts, the study found just 15 per cent utilise peer-reviewed studies and books. Although there is confusion over nutrition, nine in 10 are clear that what you eat is as important as exercise. “We want to empower PTs and fitness pros to coach their clients on how to change their nutrition habits.”The Optimum Nutrition For Health & Performance Course launches this week and is available for PTs and fitness experts - further details are available at www.optimumnutrition.education.com/

Source: Daily Mirror July 16, 2019 15:27 UTC