Practical applications in sports nutrition

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Title:

Author:

Fink, Heather Hedrick.

ISBN:

9780763754945

Personal Author:

Fink, Heather Hedrick.

Edition:

2nd ed.

Publication Information:

Sudbury, Mass. : Jones and Bartlett Publishers, c2009.

Physical Description:

xxi, 561 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Contents:

Machine derived contents note: Chapter 1: Introduction to Sports Nutrition -- Chapter 2: Nutrients: Ingestion to Energy Metabolism -- Chapter 3: Carbohydrates -- Chapter 4: Fats -- Chapter 5: Proteins -- Chapter 6: Vitamins -- Chapter 7: Minerals -- Chapter 8: Water -- Chapter 9: Nutritional Ergogenics -- Chapter 10: Nutritional Consultation with Athletes -- Chapter 11: Weight Management -- Chapter 12: Endurance and Ultra-endurance Athletes -- Chapter 13: Strength/Power Athletes -- Chapter 14: Team Sport Athletes -- Chapter 15: Special Populations -- Chapter 16: Jobs in Sports Nutrition.

Subject Term:

Athletes -- Nutrition.

Exercise -- Physiological aspects.

Added Author:

Burgoon, Lisa A.

Mikesky, Alan E.

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Summary

The Second Edition of Practical Applications in Sports Nutrition provides students and practitioners with the latest sports nutrition information and dietary practices so they can assist athletes and fitness enthusiasts in achieving their personal performance goals. This guide not only provides the most current sports nutrition guidelines and research but also includes the tools and guidance necessary to most appropriately apply the information in the real world. In addition, this text demonstrates effective ways to communicate sports nutrition messages to athletes and how to motivate individuals to make permanent behavior change.