Nutrition for Sport and Exercise

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Emphasizes the scientific basis for sports nutrition recommendations. Uses current research studies of trained athletes to help students interpret and apply scientific data.
Integrates nutrition and exercise physiology by explaining basic physiology principles, the physiological responses and adaptations the body has to exercise training and the effects of training on nutritional requirements.
Provides scientific and practical information about the use of dietary supplements to enhance training and improve performance. Addresses the legality, ethics, safety and effectiveness of a variety of supplements popular with athletes.
Emphasizes the development of a comprehensive nutrition plan (i.e. nutrition periodization) to meet the individual needs of athletes in training. Illustrates the translation of broad nutritional recommendations and guidelines to specific foods, beverages, snacks and meals with practical, real-life examples for many different sports.
Two chapters are devoted to the topic of energy to explore difficult concepts in detail, giving students more time to grasp this fundamental information.

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Insightful, well-organized, and clearly written, NUTRITION FOR SPORT AND EXERCISE, 2nd Edition integrates nutrition and exercise physiology principles, emphasizing scientific reasoning and examining research studies to illuminate the evidence for current nutritional recommendations. In addition, the text helps you translate these nutrition recommendations to specific plans for the appropriate amount and type of foods, beverages, and/or supplements to support training, performance, and recovery. The authors carefully illustrate the links between exercise, nutrition, and, the ultimate goals, optimal performance and health.
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