Title:
Nutrition for health, fitness & sport
Author:
Williams, Melvin H.
ISBN:
9780072288049
9780071122887
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Edition:
6th ed.
Publication Information:
Boston : McGraw-Hill, ©2002.
Physical Description:
xv, 509 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Contents:
Introduction to nutrition for health, fitness, and sports performance -- Healthful nutrition for fitness and sport -- Human energy -- Carbohydrates: the main energy food -- Fat: an important energy source during exercise -- Protein: the tissue builder -- Vitamins: the organic regulators -- Minerals: the inorganic regulators -- Water, electrolytes, and temperature regulation -- Body weight and composition for health and sport -- Weight maintenance and loss through proper nutrition and exercise -- Weight gaining through proper nutrition and exercise.
Abstract:
This textbook provides the reader with thorough coverage of the role nutrition plays in enhancing one's health, fitness and sport performance. Modern research and practical activities are incorporated throughout.
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