Nutrition for Health, Fitness and Sport

by Williams, Melvin

• ISBN13: 9780073375557
• ISBN10: 0073375551
• Edition: 9th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-02-11
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math

Summary

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.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Nutrition for Health, Fitness, and Sports Performance

Healthful Nutrition for Fitness and Sport: The Consumer Athlete

Human Energy

Carbohydrates: The Main Energy Food

Fat: An Important Energy Source during Exercise

Protein: The Tissue Builder

Vitamins: The Organic Regulators

Minerals: The Inorganic Regulators

Water, Electrolytes and Temperature Regulation

Body Weight and Composition for Health and Sport

Weight Maintenance and Loss through Proper Nutrition and Exercise

Weight Gaining through Proper Nutrition and Exercise

Food Drugs and Related Supplements

G++Units of Measurement: English SystemG++Metric System Equivalents

G++Approximate Caloric Expenditure per Minute for Various Physical Activities

G++Self-Test on Drinking Habits and Alcoholism

G++Determination of Healthy Body Weight

G++Exchange Lists for Meal Planning

G++Calories, Percent Fat, Cholesterol, Sodium, and Dietary Fiber in Selected Fast-Food Restaurant Products

G++Energy Pathways of Carbohydrate, Fat, and Protein

G++Small Steps: 120 Small Steps to a Healthier Diet and Increased Physical Activity

G++Sample Menu for a 2000-Calorie Food Pattern

G++MyPyramid for Kids

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