Synopses & Reviews
The media extols the health benefits of good nutrition and physical activity. Since exercise and sport is becoming a bigger concern to the general public and not just elite athletes, the interest in research in this field is growing.
Macroelements, Water and Electrolytes in Sport Nutrition addresses the relationship of macroelement needs and interactions to sports and exercise. Research indicates that work capacity and other measures of physical performance are influenced by the intake of water as well as several of the macroelements, including electrolytes. This book examines the convincing, and the not so convincing, evidence about the connection between exercise and sports activities and the nutrient status of individuals.
Written by individuals from various academic disciplines, the book is a comprehensive, indispensable resource for scientists and practitioners with an interest in sports nutrition. It provides a review of topics related to water, macroelements, and exercise as well as identifies gaps in our knowledge, encouraging researchers to build upon the existing knowledge and advance our understanding of sport nutrition.
Table of Contents
Introduction to macroelements, water, and electrolytes in sports nutrition /John J.B. Anderson --Calcium in exercise and sport /Felix Bronner --Phosphorus in excercise and sport /Richard B. Kreider --Magnesium in exercise and sport /Lorraine R. Brilla and V. Patteson Lombardi --Water in exercise and sport /Paul N. Taylor, Ira Wolinsky, and Dorothea J. Klimis --Sodium in exercise and sport /Elsworth R. Buskirk and William B. Farquhar --Chloride in exercise and sport /Carmen R. Roman-Shriver and L. Mallory Boylan --Potassium in exercise and sport /Leo C. Senay, Jr. --Fluid and electrolyte replacement /Christopher T. Minson and John R. Halliwill --Magnesium, phosphate, and calcium supplementation and human physical performance /Henry C. Lukaski --Sports beverages /Julie H. Burns and Jacqueline R. Berning.