Research Project

Background

Many enjoy eating hot dogs, but they are full of nitrates and are not considered a healthy food.

Thesis

A person can eat one hot dog a day for a year, lose weight and maintain strength by following an otherwise healthy diet, getting proper sleep and working out reguarly.

Methods

Study subject will eat at least one hot dog a day for 365 days.  Beginning weight, BMI, cholesterol, blood glucose, and sodium levels will be assessed as well as strength determined by chest press (single rep max )- 170, 70% (120) total reps), 5 minutes distance on stationary bike