Hmmmm... This post has nothing to do with the human diet, but we talk about health in general, so here goes. So I'm watching some Olympics action here and there and much of what these athletes do just ain't healthy! I'm thinking specifically of female gymnasts and marathon runners, both of which look like death on a stick. I'm sure we've all heard the gymnastic tales of horror; no menstrual cycles, the lack of growth due to excessive exercise. Maybe this has nothing to do with anything, but it seems all of their faces are all but deformed; huge eyes with tiny chins. Maybe they're just so skinny thier heads don't quite fit on thier bodies. Marathon runners look ready to break in two at any given moment. There's no body fat whatsoever; where do they get the fuel to run 26 GD miles? It looks like they're using thier muscles for fuel. But what do I know? Any runners or others in the know on this issue? Don't get me wrong; I admire someone who can break a world record or take home the gold. Unless they're killing themselves in the process. And, frankly, it looks like some of them are. The swimmers could well be doing harm, too. But they look so much healthier than gymnasts and marathoners. The women, especially, look good; healthy muscles AND fat on their frames. Male athletes almost always look good (sorry, that's my ovaries talkin'). Exercise is critical for a healthy life and body. But we weren't designed to kill ourselves in the name of speed and strength. Were we? Dori Zook Denver, CO