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.
This textbook provides the reader with thorough coverage of the role nutrition plays in enhancing one's health, fitness and sport performance. Current research and practical activities are incorporated throughout.
This textbook provides the reader with thorough coverage of the role nutrition plays in enhancing one's health, fitness and sport performance. Current research and practical activities are incorporated throughout.
This textbook provides the reader with thorough coverage of the role nutrition plays in enhancing one's health, fitness and sport performance. Current research and practical activities are incorporated throughout.
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).
This textbook provides the reader with thorough coverage of the role nutrition plays in enhancing one's health, fitness, and sport performance. Current research and practical activities are incorporated throughout.