Sports and Exercise Nutrition

by McArdle, William D.; Katch, Frank I.; Katch, Victor L.

• ISBN13: 9780781770378
• ISBN10: 0781770378
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-05-29
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

This highly researched text teaches interactions between nutrition and exercise concepts and practical applications. Readers receive a strong foundation in the science of exercise nutrition and bioenergetics, plus insight about how the principles work in the real world of human physical activity and sports medicine. The text is logically organized with fundamental information about nutrient digestion, absorption and assimilation presented first, followed by how nutrients provide energy to the body.

Author Biography

Victor L. Katch is Professor, Department of Movement Science, Division of Kinesiology; and Associate Professor of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Food Nutrients: Structure, Function and Digestion, Absorption, and Assimilation

The Macronutrients

The Micronutrients and Water

Digestion and Absorption of the Food Nutrients

Nutrient Bioenergetics in Exercise and Training

Nutrient Role in Bioenergetics

Macronutrient Metabolism in Exercise and Training

Measurement of Energy in Food and During Physical Activity

Optimal Nutrition for the Physically Active Person: Making Informed and Healthful Choice

Nutritional Recommendations for the Physically Active Person

Nutritional Considerations for Intense Training and Sports Competition

Making Wise Choices in the Nutrition Marketplace

Thermoregulation and Fluid Balance During Heat Stress

Exercise Thermoregulation, Fluid Balance, and Rehydration

Purported Ergogenic Aids

Pharmacologic and Chemical Ergogenic Aids Evaluated

Nutritional Ergogenic Aids Evaluated

Body Composition, Weight Control, and Disordered Eating Behaviors

Body Composition Assessment and Sport-Specific Observations

Energy Balance, Exercise, and Weight Control

Disordered Eating

Nurtritive Values for Common Foods, Alcoholic and Nonalcoholic Beverages, and Specialty and Fast-Food Items

Energy Expenditure in Household, Occupational, Recreational, and Sports Activities

Assessment of Energy and Nutrient Intakes: Three-Day Dietary Survey

Body Composition Assessment

Body Composition Characteristics of Athletes in Different Sports

Three-Day Physical Activity Log

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