Practical Applications in Sports Nutrition

By: Heather Hedrick Fink and Alan E. Mikesky and Lisa A. Burgoon

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Synopsis: Fink (educational services, National Institute for Fitness and Sport) et al. explain the link between diet and athletic performance showing how essential nutrients, energy metabolism, and sports performance interact. Chapters explain macronutrients, micronutrients, and water, and their relationships to athletic performance; practical and applied aspects of sports nutrition, including behavior change through consultations and weight management; endurance, strength/power, and teams; and jobs in the field. This edition has new 2010 dietary guidelines, the MyPlate initiative, and new calcium and vitamin D recommendations; more meal planning and snack ideas; a new sports beverage comparison chart; and updated research on carbohydrate intake and performance. It also has an expanded section on weight gain. The companion website contains a BMI calculator, a chemistry review, an interactive glossary, links and journals, quizzes and other learning tools, and recipes.

Book Quality:: Excellent
Book Size:: 570 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781449602086
Publisher:: Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC
Date of Addition:: 05/14/12
Copyrighted By:: Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Sports, Cooking, Food and Wine, Health, Mind and Body, Textbooks, Medicine
Grade Levels:: College Junior, College Senior, Graduate Student
Submitted By:: Daproim Africa
Proofread By:: Daproim Africa
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.