Nutrition and the strength athlete / edited by Catherine G. Ratzin Jackson.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Jackson, Catherine G. Ratzin.

Series:

Nutrition in exercise and sport

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Athletes--Nutrition.

Athletes.

Physical fitness--Nutritional aspects.

Physical fitness.

Weight training.

Nutrition--physiology.

Exercise--physiology.

Sports--physiology.

Medical Subjects:

Nutrition--physiology.

Exercise--physiology.

Sports--physiology.

Physical Description:

307 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Boca Raton, Fla. : CRC Press, [2001]

Summary:

Nutrition and the Strength Athlete is an authoritative, scientifically-based text that addresses virtually every aspect of nutrition as it pertains to the strength athlete. Each chapter is written by an experienced and highly regarded researcher and/or practitioner in their respective area.

Contents:

1. Basic Principles of Resistance Training / William J. Kraemer, Nicholas A. Ratamess, Martyn R. Rubin 1

2. General Nutritional Considerations for Strength Athletes / Jeff S. Volek 31

3. Energy-Yielding Nutrients for the Resistive-Trained Athlete / Jacobo O. Morales 53

4. Vitamin and Mineral Considerations for Strength Training / Catherine G. Ratzin Jackson 73

5. Trace Minerals / Emily M. Haymes, Keith C. DeRuisseau 97

6. Dietary Supplements and Strength-Trained Athletes / Tausha Robertson 119

7. Overview of Anabolic/Androgenic Hormones and Strength / M. Brian Wallace 133

8. Creatine Supplementation and the Strength Athlete / Jeff S. Volek 157

9. Supporting the Immune System: Nutritional Considerations for the Strength Athlete / Shawn R. Simonson 175

10. Hydration and the Strength Athlete / Michael G. Coles 197

11. Nutritional Concerns of Women Who Resistance Train / Ann C. Snyder 215

12. Nutritional Concerns of Strength Athletes with an Emphasis on Tennis / Tracey A. Richers 235

Appendix A Current Comment from ACSM: Youth Strength Training 255

Appendix B ACSM Position Stand: Cardiorespiratory and Muscular Fitness and Flexibility 259

Appendix C ACSM Position Stand: Exercise and Physical Activity for Older Adults 265

Appendix D ACSM Position Stand: Osteoporosis and Exercise 271

Appendix E ACSM Position Stand: Proper and Improper Weight Loss Programs 273

Appendix F Selected Web Sites 275

Appendix G List of Nutrients 277

Appendix H Current Comment from ACSM: Vitamin and Mineral Supplements and Exercise 279

Appendix I ACSM Position Stand: The Use of Anabolic/Androgenic Steroids in Sports 285

Appendix J Current Comment from ACSM: Anabolic Steroids 287

Appendix K ACSM Position Stand: Exercise and Fluid Replacement 291.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0849381983

OCLC:

44592735