Sports nutrition /

This book explores the relevance of sports nutrition for athletes and active individuals in a way that allows nutrition professionals to provide appropriate and consequential recommendations to this population. Energy, which is fundamental to the performing athlete, is defined and followed by a brea...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Woodruff, Kary (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York, NY : Momentum Press Health, 2016.
Colección:Nutrition and dietetics practice collection.
Temas:
Physical fitness > Nutritional aspects.
Athletes > Nutrition.
Condition physique > Aspect nutritionnel.
Sportifs > Alimentation.
HEALTH & FITNESS > Healthy Living.
HEALTH & FITNESS > Holism.
HEALTH & FITNESS > Reference.
MEDICAL > Preventive Medicine.
Athletes > Nutrition
Physical fitness > Nutritional aspects
athlete assessment
body composition
carbohydrate loading
dietary supplements
eating disorders/disordered eating
energy
energy balance
energy metabolism
fluids
hydration
macronutrients > carbohydrate
protein
fat
meal planning
nutrient deficiencies such as iron deficiency
calcium
vitamin D
nutrient recommendations
race day nutrition
sports nutrition
substrate utilization
timing of intake
weight management
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 1. Introduction to sports nutrition
  • 2. Measurement of energy
  • 3. Energy metabolism
  • 4. The building blocks of sports nutrition: carbohydrate, protein, fat, and hydration
  • 5. Athlete assessment
  • 6. Meal planning for the athlete
  • 7. Foods first, supplements second
  • 8. Common nutrition concerns among athletes
  • Glossary
  • Index.

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