Author: Melvin H. Williams

Publisher: WCB/McGraw-Hill

Published: 1983

Total Pages: 422

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Abstract: A comprehensive, authoritative textbook is designed to provide nutritional information to physically active individuals and to those desiring to initiate a personal exercise program. Topics include basic nutrition principles; the role of carbohydrates fats, protein, vitamins, minerals, and water in physical performance; energy aspects of exercise; determining body composition; weight gain and loss programs involving diet and exercise; guidelines for exercise programs; special concerns of exercising in the heat; the effects of special dietary practices (vegetarianism, alcohol, caffeine) on physical performance; consumer awareness for physically-active people; and special dietary considerations relative to physical performance. A question-answer format is used throughout the text, and many data tables are included. Nutritional standards, dietary data, and related information are contained in 12 appendices. (wz).