Full Description
Understand the scientific basis behind current nutrition recommendations and guidelines to translate into specific plans for athletes. Dunford/Killian/Doyle's "Nutrition for Sport and Exercise," 6th Edition, helps you select the appropriate diet strategies, foods, beverages and/or supplements you need to support training, performance and recovery for athletes at all competitive levels. The book emphasizes evidence-based sports nutrition recommendations and highlights current research studies. Explanations of the connection between exercise and nutrition help you reach your goals -- optimal performance and health. Chapters are devoted to diet planning, body composition, ergogenic aids and supplements, disordered eating, exercise patterns in athletes and achieving lifelong fitness and health. This edition is available with MindTap, offering digital resources to maximize your study time.
Contents
1. Introduction to Sports Nutrition.
2. Defining and Measuring Energy.
3. Energy Systems and Exercise.
4. Carbohydrates.
5. Proteins.
6. Fats.
7. Water and Electrolytes.
8. Vitamins.
9. Minerals.
10. Diet Planning: Food First, Supplements Second.
11. Ergogenic Aids and Supplements.
12. Weight and Body Composition.
13. Disordered Eating and Exercise Patterns in Athletes.
14. Diet and Exercise for Lifelong Fitness and Health.
Appendixes.
Glossary.
Index.
