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Exercise Physiology : Energy, Nutrition, and Human Performance - With CD (6TH 07 Edition)

by William D. Mcardle

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Publisher Comments:

This textbook integrates basic concepts and relevant scientific information to provide a foundation for understanding nutrition, energy transfer, and exercise training. The new Sixth Edition continues to provide excellent coverage of exercise physiology, uniting the topics of human performance, nutrition, energy expenditure and capacity, molecular biology, and more. Every chapter has been fully revised and updated to reflect the latest information. The updated full-color art program adds visual appeal and improves understanding of key topics. LiveAdvise online faculty support and student tutoring services are available free with the text. A bound-in CD-ROM contains questions to help students prepare for exams. A Connection Website provides additional faculty and student resources.

Table of Contents

Introduction: A View of the Past

Exercise Physiology: Roots and Historical Perspectives

NUTRITION: THE BASE FOR HUMAN PERFORMANCE

Carbohydrates, Lipids, and Proteins

Vitamins, Minerals, and Water

Optimal Nutrition for Exercise

ENERGY FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Energy Value of Food

Introduction to Energy Transfer

Energy Transfer in the Body

Energy Transfer in Exercise

Measurement of Human Energy Expenditure

Human Energy Expenditure During Rest and Physical Activity

Energy Expenditure During Walking, Jogging, Running, and Swimming

Individual Differences and Measurement of Energy Capacities

SYSTEMS OF ENERGY DELIVERY AND UTILIZATION

Pulmonary Structure and Function

Gas Exchange and Transport

Dynamics of Pulmonary Ventilation

The Cardiovascular System

Cardiovascular Regulation and Integration

Functional Capacity of the Cardiovascular System

Skeletal Muscle: Structure and Function

Neural Control of Human Movement

The Endocrine System

ENHANCEMENT OF ENERGY CAPACITY

Training for Anaerobic and Aerobic Power

Muscular Strength: Training Muscles to Become Stronger

Special Aids to Exercise Performance and Conditioning

EXERCISE PERFORMANCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL STRESS

Exercise at Medium and High Altitude

Exercise and Thermal Stress

Sport Diving

Microgravity: The Last Frontier

BODY COMPOSITION, ENERGY BALANCE, AND WEIGHT CONTROL

Body Composition Assessment

Physique, Performance, and Physical Activity

Obesity and Weight Control

EXERCISE, SUCCESSFUL AGING, AND DISEASE PREVENTION

Physical Activity, Health, and Aging

Clinical Exercise Physiology for Cancer, Cardiovascular, and Pulmonary Rehabilitation

ON THE HORIZON Molecular Biology: A New Vista for Exercise Physiology

Appendix A: The Metric System and Conversion Constants in Exercise Physiology

Appendix B: Nutritive Values for Common Foods, Alcoholic and Nonalcoholic Beverages, and Specialty and Fast-Food Items

Appendix C: Energy Expenditure in Household, Occupational, Recreational, and Sports Activities

Appendix D: Metabolic Computations in Open-Circuit Spirometry

Appendix E: Honors and Awards of Interviewees

More Appendices are on the connection Website, connection.lww.com/go/MKK6e

Product Details

ISBN:
9780781749909
Subtitle:
Energy, Nutrition, and Human Performance [With CDROM]
Author:
Mcardle, William D.
Author:
Katch, Frank I.
Author:
Katch, Victor L.
Author:
McArdle, William D.
Publisher:
Williams & Wilkins
Subject:
Exercise
Subject:
Nutrition
Subject:
Sports medicine
Subject:
Physiology
Subject:
Exercise -- Physiological aspects.
Edition Number:
6
Edition Description:
Second and Revi MC Ardle
Series:
Exercise Physiology
Publication Date:
April 2006
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
Professional and scholarly
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
1068
Dimensions:
11.17x8.61x1.73 in. 5.86 lbs.

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