Sports and exercise nutrition
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Sports and exercise nutrition
Wolters Kluwer Health : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, c2009
3rd ed
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
Updated with the latest cutting-edge research findings, this Third Edition helps readers make the bridge between nutrition and exercise concepts and their practical applications. The book provides a strong foundation in the science of exercise nutrition and bioenergetics and offers valuable insights into how the principles work in the real world of physical activity and sports medicine. Case Studies and Personal Health and Exercise Nutrition activities engage readers in practical nutritional assessment problems. This edition includes the latest findings on such current topics as nutritional supplements, eating disorders, Healthy Eating Index, food labeling, MyPyramid, and obesity. There is a companion Website that offers approximately 300 multiple-choice and true/false quiz questions to help readers prepare for exams.
Table of Contents
Introduction PART I: Food Nutrients: Structure, Function and Digestion, Absorption, and Assimilation The Macronutrients The Micronutrients and Water Digestion and Absorption of the Food Nutrients PART II: Nutrient Bioenergetics in Exercise and Training Nutrient Role in Bioenergetics Macronutrient Metabolism in Exercise and Training Measurement of Energy in Food and During Physical Activity PART III: Optimal Nutrition for the Physically Active Person: Making Informed and Healthful Choice Nutritional Recommendations for the Physically Active Person Nutritional Considerations for Intense Training and Sports Competition Making Wise Choices in the Nutrition Marketplace PART IV: Thermoregulation and Fluid Balance During Heat Stress Exercise Thermoregulation, Fluid Balance, and Rehydration PART V: Purported Ergogenic Aids Pharmacologic and Chemical Ergogenic Aids Evaluated Nutritional Ergogenic Aids Evaluated PART VI: Body Composition, Weight Control, and Disordered Eating Behaviors Body Composition Assessment and Sport-Specific Observations Energy Balance, Exercise, and Weight Control Disordered Eating Appendix A Nurtritive Values for Common Foods, Alcoholic and Nonalcoholic Beverages, and Specialty and Fast-Food Items Appendix B Energy Expenditure in Household, Occupational, Recreational, and Sports Activities Appendix C Assessment of Energy and Nutrient Intakes: Three-Day Dietary Survey Appendix D Body Composition Assessment Appendix E Body Composition Characteristics of Athletes in Different Sports Appendix F Three-Day Physical Activity Log
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