Essentials of Sports Nutrition
2. Edition September 2002
242 Pages, Hardcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
ISBN:
978-0-471-49764-6
John Wiley & Sons
Today's top athletes understand that meeting one's nutritional needs is critical when competing. Those who perform heavy physical activity must receive an increased level of nutrients, fluid and energy. This book offers a concise introduction to the links between nutrition and physical performance.
Preface.
Preface to the First Edition.
Introduction.
Part I Nutritional Aspects of Macronutrients in Sport.
Carbohydrate.
Fat.
Protein.
Part II Aspects of Dehydration and Rehydration in Sport.
Fluids and electrolytes.
Part III Nutritional Aspects of Micronutrients in Sport.
Minerals.
Trace elements.
Vitamins.
Antioxidants and exercise induced free radicals.
Part IV Nutritional Ergogenics and Metabolism.
Nutritional ergogenics.
Eating disorders in athletes.
From theory to practice.
A brief outline of metabolism.
References.
Index.
Preface to the First Edition.
Introduction.
Part I Nutritional Aspects of Macronutrients in Sport.
Carbohydrate.
Fat.
Protein.
Part II Aspects of Dehydration and Rehydration in Sport.
Fluids and electrolytes.
Part III Nutritional Aspects of Micronutrients in Sport.
Minerals.
Trace elements.
Vitamins.
Antioxidants and exercise induced free radicals.
Part IV Nutritional Ergogenics and Metabolism.
Nutritional ergogenics.
Eating disorders in athletes.
From theory to practice.
A brief outline of metabolism.
References.
Index.
"...to compare this book to a car, it would be a Ford Mondeo asit is reliable, comfortable, midpriced and easy-to-use..."(Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, April 2003)
"...This publication contains a lot of valuable information inthe field of sports nutrition." ( Scandinavian Journal ofNutrition, Vol. 47, No.1, 2003)
"...This publication contains a lot of valuable information inthe field of sports nutrition." ( Scandinavian Journal ofNutrition, Vol. 47, No.1, 2003)
FRED BROUNS is an internationally recognised authority in the field of sports nutrition and supplementation. Over the years he has been consultant to The International Olympic Committee, to numerous National Olympic Committees and Sports Federations, the Dutch Soccer Team, Professional cycling teams, the Dutch Olympic team and many others.
