Nancy Clark's sports nutrition guidebook

Author(s)

• Clark, Nancy

Bibliographic Information

Nancy Clark's sports nutrition guidebook

Nancy Clark

Human Kinetics, c2008

4th ed

• : pbk

Other Title

Sports nutrition guidebook

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 428-442) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Boost your energy, manage stress, build muscle, lose fat, and improve your performance with the all-time best-selling sports nutrition guide! "Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook" will help you make the right food choices in grocery stores, restaurants, drive-throughs, and your own kitchen. Whether you're preparing for competition or simply eating on the go, let sport's leading nutritionist show you how to get maximum benefit from the foods you choose and the meals you make. You'll learn how to eat before exercise and events as well as how to refuel afterward for optimal recovery. Updated and on the cutting edge, the fourth edition includes the latest sports nutrition research on hydration and fluid intake, vitamins, supplements, energy drinks, organic foods, and the role of carbohydrate and protein during exercise. You'll also learn about the new food pyramid and the American Heart Association's latest dietary guidelines. If you're seeking advice on losing weight, getting energized to exercise, or improving your health and performance, "Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook" has the answers you can trust.

Table of Contents

• Chapter 1. Building Your Balanced Diet
• Chapter 2. Eating to Stay Healthy in the Long Run
• Chapter 6. Simplifying Carbohydrate
• Chapter 7. Protein for Muscles and Performance
• Chapter 8. Replacing Fluids
• Chapter 9. Fueling for Exercise
• Chapter 16. Eating Disorders and Food Obsessions
• Chapter 17. Breads and Breakfasts
• Chapter 19. Vegetables and Salads
• Chapter 20. Chicken and Turkey
• Chapter 21. Fish and Seafood
• Chapter 23. Beans and Tofu
• Chapter 24. Beverages and Smoothies
• Chapter 25. Snacks and Desserts.

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Details

• NCID: BA86238837
• ISBN:
  • 9780736074155
• LCCN: 2007051946
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Champaign, Ill.
• Pages/Volumes: ix, 461 p.
• Size: 23 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : TX361.A8
  • DC22 : 613.2/024
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Athletes -- Nutrition