Sport nutrition : an introduction to energy production and performance /
Jeukendrup, Asker E., 1969-
Sport nutrition : an introduction to energy production and performance / - 2nd ed. - Leeds : Human Kinetics, 2010. - xi, 475 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
preface -- Acknowledgements -- Credits -- Nutrients -- Nutrients and recommended intakes -- Fuel sources for muscle and exercise metabolism -- Energy -- Gastric emptying, digestion and absorption -- Carbohydrate -- Fat -- Protein and amino acids -- Water requirements and fluid balance -- Vitamins and minerals -- Nutrition supplements -- Nutrition and training adaptions -- Body composition -- Weight management -- Eating disorders in athletes -- Nutrition and immune function in athletes -- Appendix A : key concepots in biological chemistry relevant to sport nutirtion -- Appendix B : unit conversion tables -- Appendix C : recommended daily allowances for North AMerica -- Appendix D : reference nutrient inatkes for the United Kingdom -- Appendix E : recommended dietary intakes for Australia -- Glossary -- References -- Index -- About the authors.
This text provides a comprehensive discussion of the scientific principles behind sports nutrition, including the background and rationale for current nutritional guidelines.
9780736079624 (pbk.) 9780736079624: £49.95 0736079629 (pbk.)
Athletes--Nutrition.
Nutrition.
Athletes--Nutrition--Requirements.
Physical fitness--Nutritional aspects.
613.2024796 / JEU
Sport nutrition : an introduction to energy production and performance / - 2nd ed. - Leeds : Human Kinetics, 2010. - xi, 475 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
preface -- Acknowledgements -- Credits -- Nutrients -- Nutrients and recommended intakes -- Fuel sources for muscle and exercise metabolism -- Energy -- Gastric emptying, digestion and absorption -- Carbohydrate -- Fat -- Protein and amino acids -- Water requirements and fluid balance -- Vitamins and minerals -- Nutrition supplements -- Nutrition and training adaptions -- Body composition -- Weight management -- Eating disorders in athletes -- Nutrition and immune function in athletes -- Appendix A : key concepots in biological chemistry relevant to sport nutirtion -- Appendix B : unit conversion tables -- Appendix C : recommended daily allowances for North AMerica -- Appendix D : reference nutrient inatkes for the United Kingdom -- Appendix E : recommended dietary intakes for Australia -- Glossary -- References -- Index -- About the authors.
This text provides a comprehensive discussion of the scientific principles behind sports nutrition, including the background and rationale for current nutritional guidelines.
9780736079624 (pbk.) 9780736079624: £49.95 0736079629 (pbk.)
Athletes--Nutrition.
Nutrition.
Athletes--Nutrition--Requirements.
Physical fitness--Nutritional aspects.
613.2024796 / JEU