Sports nutrition / edited by Ronald J. Maughan, Louise M. Burke.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Maughan, Ron J., 1951-

Burke, Louise, 1959-

Series:

Handbook of sports medicine and science.

Handbook of sports medicine and science

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Athletes--Nutrition.

Athletes.

Nutrition.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (200 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Malden, Mass. : Blackwell Science, c2002.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Sports Nutrition, which focuses on the importance of proper nutritional preparation for athletes, provides a practical supplement to Nutrition in Sport. It provides an essential reference on all aspects of sports nutrition for the team coach, athletic trainer, physical therapist and allied health-related professional working with athletes and sports teams, and the knowledgeable athlete.

Contents:

Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science Sports Nutrition; Contents; List of contributors; Forewords by the IOC; Preface; Part 1 Nutrition needs for training; 1 Exercise and energy demands; 2 Fuels used in exercise: carbohydrate and fat; 3 Protein and amino acid requirements of athletes; 4 Micronutrients: vitamins and minerals; 5 Fluids and electrolytes; 6 Alcohol and sport; Part 2 Nutrition for competition; 7 Preparation for competition; 8 Eating and drinking during exercise; 9 Post-event recovery; Part 3 Practical sports nutrition; 10 Assessing nutritional status and needs

11 Changing size and body composition12 Dietary supplements and ergogenic aids; 13 Practical strategies to meet nutrition goals; 14 Eating well while traveling; 15 Strategies for special populations; 16 Strategies for special environments: heat; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-281-30880-3

9786611308803

0-470-70916-2

0-470-75718-3

1-4051-4055-0

OCLC:

608623077