Sport nutrition : an introduction to energy production and performance /
By: Jeukendrup, Asker E.
Contributor(s): Gleeson, Michael.
Publisher: Leeds : Human Kinetics, 2010Edition: 2nd ed.Description: xi, 475 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9780736079624 (pbk.); 9780736079624:; 0736079629 (pbk.).Subject(s): Athletes -- Nutrition | Nutrition | Athletes -- Nutrition -- Requirements | Physical fitness -- Nutritional aspectsDDC classification: 613.2024796Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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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.