edited by Jose Antonio
Essentials of Sports Nutrition and Supplements combines basic science with the best in applied sports nutrition.
Topics in this book include:
- Endocrinology and Exercise
- Principles of Exercise Training
- An Overview of Dietary Supplements
- Nutritional Needs of Endurance Athletes
- Nutritional Needs of Strength-Power Athletes
- Sports Application of Creatine
- Eating to Improve Body Composition
- Pre-, During, and Post-Workout Nutrition for Endurance Athletes
- Pre- During, and Post-Workout Nutrition for Strength-Power Athletes
But the book covers much more than the short list above. Whether you are a dietitian, nutritionist, research scientist or sports nutrition professional, Essentials of Sports Nutrition and Supplements will serve as the resource for you in this rapidly growing field.
Contents
Part I Basic Exercise Physiology
- Thermodynamics, Biochemistry, and Metabolism
- Skeletal Muscle Plasticity
- The Endocrinology of Resistance Exercise and Training
- Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Responses to Exercise
- Molecular Biology of Exercise and Nutrition
- Aspects of Overtraining
Part II Exercise Principles and Assessment
- Principles of Exercise Training
- Laboratory and Field Techniques for Measuring Performance
- Methods of Body Composition Assessment
- Nutritional Assessment and Counseling of Athletes
Part III Basic and Applied Nutrition
- An Overview of Macronutrients
- Protein
- Fat
- Carbohydrates
- Vitamins and Minerals
- Nutritional Needs of Endurance Athletes
- Nutritional Needs of Strength/Power Athletes
- A Different Look at the Food Guide Pyramid
- Special Needs of Youth, Women, and the Elderly
Part IV Supplements
- Sports Applications of Creatine
- Weight Loss Ingredients
- An Overview of Sports Supplements
- Hormonal Supplements: Legal and Illegal
Part V Special Topics
- Special Legal Review: The Androstenedione Ban and the
Criminalization of Steroid Precursors—Implications for
the Sports Nutritional Supplement Market
- Very-Low-Carbohydrate Diets
- Eating to Improve Body Composition
- Nutrition Before, During, and After Exercise
for the Endurance Athlete
- Nutrition Before, During, and After Exercise
for the Strength/Power Athlete
Index
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