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Nutrition for sport and exercise /

Dunford, Marie,

Nutrition for sport and exercise / Nutrition for sport & exercise - Fourth edition. - xxi, 566 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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. Weight and body composition -- 12. Disordered eating and exercise patterns in athletes -- 13. Diet and exercise for lifelong fitness and health.

This text integrates nutrition and exercise physiology principles, examining current scientific research to not only explain nutritional recommendations for athletes, but also to translate these recommendations into specific plans to support optimal performance and health.

9781337556767 9781337556767: £150.00 1337556769 9781337556927 1337556920

2017953268


Athletes--Nutrition.
Physical fitness--Nutritional aspects.
Exercise--Physiological aspects.

613.2024796 DUN