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More copies of this ISBN:Sports and Exercise Nutrition (3RD 08 Edition)by William D. Mcardle
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Now in its Second Edition, this text provides a strong foundation in the science of exercise nutrition and bioenergetics and explains how these principles work in the real world of human physical activity and sports competition. This edition has separate, detailed chapters on nutrition recommendations for physically active persons and recommendations geared specifically to those in intense training and sports competition. Case study activities in each chapter involve readers in specific nutritional assessment problems. The book addresses current issues such as low-carbohydrate diets, obesity, various food pyramids, and the special needs of children, the elderly, and pregnant and lactating women. Review:Doody's Review Service, Jude Christopher Sullivan, MS — "This is designed to be a 'cutting edge' teaching tool, learning tool, and reference resource. It provides such information as the latest Dietary Reference Intakes, normative tables (e.g., standards for overweight and obesity), up-to-date indices for monitoring change in health status (e.g. regional body fat distribution and health risks), as well as expanded chapters addressing the nutritional needs of physically active people and those in sports competition." Synopsis:This highly researched text teaches interactions between nutrition and exercise concepts and practical applications. Readers receive a strong foundation in the science of exercise nutrition and bioenergetics, plus insight about how the principles work in the real world of human physical activity and sports medicine.
Synopsis:Updated with the latest cutting-edge research findings, this Third Edition helps readers make the bridge between nutrition and exercise concepts and their practical applications. The book provides a strong foundation in the science of exercise nutrition and bioenergetics and offers valuable insights into how the principles work in the real world of physical activity and sports medicine. Case Studies and Personal Health and Exercise Nutrition activities engage readers in practical nutritional assessment problems. This edition includes the latest findings on such current topics as nutritional supplements, eating disorders, Healthy Eating Index, food labeling, MyPyramid, and obesity. A companion Website offers approximately 300 multiple-choice and true/false quiz questions to help readers prepare for exams. Synopsis:This highly researched text teaches interactions between nutrition and exercise concepts and practical applications. Readers receive a strong foundation in the science of exercise nutrition and bioenergetics, plus insight about how the principles work in the real world of human physical activity and sports medicine. The text is logically organized with fundamental information about nutrient digestion, absorption and assimilation presented first, followed by how nutrients provide energy to the body. Table of ContentsSECTION I: Food Nutrients: Structure, Function and Digestion, Absorption, and Assimilation Chapter 1- The Macronutrients Chapter 2 -The Micronutrients and Water Chapter 3 - Digestion and Absorption of the Food Nutrients SECTION II: Nutrient Bioenergetics in Exercise and Training Chapter 4 - Nutrient Role in Bioenergetics Chapter 5 - Macronutrient Metabolism in Exercise and Training Chapter 6 - Measurement of Energy in Food and During Physical Activity SECTION III: Optimal Nutrition for the Physically Active Person: Making Informed and Healthful Choices Chapter 7 - Nutritional Recommendations for the Physically Active Person Chapter 8 - Nutritional Considerations for Intense Training and Sports Competition Chapter 9 - Making Wise Choices in the Nutrition Marketplace SECTION IV: Thermoregulation and Fluid Balance During Heat Stress Chapter 10 - Exercise Thermoregulation, Fluid Balance, and Rehydration SECTION V: Purported Ergogenic Aids Chapter 11 - Pharmacologic and Chemical Ergogenic Aids Evaluated Chapter 12 - Nutritional Ergogenic Aids Evaluated SECTION VI: Body Composition, Weight Control, and Disordered Eating Behaviors Chapter 13 - Body Composition Assessment and Sport-Specific Observations Chapter 14 - Energy Balance, Exercise, and Weight Control Chapter 15 - Disordered Eating Appendix A - Nurtritive Values for Common Foods, Alcoholic and Nonalcoholic Beverages, and Specialty and Fast Food Items Appendix B - Energy Expenditure in Household, Occupational, Recreational, and Sports Activities Appendix C - Assessment of Energy and Nutrient Intakes: Three Day Dietary Survey Appendix D - Body Composition Assessment Appendix E - Body Composition Characteristics of Athletes in Different Sports Appendix F - Assessment of Physical Activity Appendix G - Body Profile Analysis Index What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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