Nutrition for health, fitness, & sport
Author(s)
Bibliographic Information
Nutrition for health, fitness, & sport
（McGraw-Hill international editions）
McGraw-Hill Higher Education, c2010
9th ed
- Other Title
-
Nutrition for health, fitness, and sport
Nutrition : for health, fitness, & sport
Available at / 6 libraries
-
No Libraries matched.
- Remove all filters.
Note
"This international student edition is not to be sold or purchased in North America and contains content that is different from its North American version."--Cover
Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This textbook provides the reader with thorough coverage of the role nutrition plays in enhancing one's health, fitness, and sport performance. Current research and practical activities are incorporated throughout.
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to Nutrition for Health, Fitness, and Sports Performance 2 Healthful Nutrition for Fitness and Sport: The Consumer Athlete3 Human Energy 4 Carbohydrates: The Main Energy Food 5 Fat: An Important Energy Source during Exercise 6 Protein: The Tissue Builder 7 Vitamins: The Organic Regulators 8 Minerals: The Inorganic Regulators 9 Water, Electrolytes and Temperature Regulation 10 Body Weight and Composition for Health and Sport 11 Weight Maintenance and Loss through Proper Nutrition and Exercise 12 Weight Gaining through Proper Nutrition and Exercise 13 Food Drugs and Related SupplementsAppendix A-Units of Measurement: English System-Metric System Equivalents Appendix B-Approximate Caloric Expenditure per Minute for Various Physical Activities Appendix C-Self-Test on Drinking Habits and Alcoholism Appendix D-Determination of Healthy Body Weight Appendix E-Exchange Lists for Meal Planning Appendix F-Calories, Percent Fat, Cholesterol, Sodium, and Dietary Fiber in Selected Fast-Food Restaurant Products Appendix G-Energy Pathways of Carbohydrate, Fat, and ProteinAppendix H-Small Steps: 120 Small Steps to a Healthier Diet and Increased Physical ActivityAppendix I-Sample Menu for a 2000-Calorie Food PatternAppendix J-MyPyramid for Kids
by "Nielsen BookData"