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Foreword	p. xi
Preface	p. xiii
Introduction	p. xv
General Sports Nutrition	p. 1
discuss general sports nutrition, including the following
Why should an athlete develop a nutrition and exercise plan?
What is hunger?
What should my training plate look like?
General Exercise Concepts	p. 23
review general exercise concepts
What are the health benefits of regular exercise?
What are the basic principles of exercise that are needed to optimize training and performance?
Why should athletes warm up before and cool down after exercise?
Before-, During-, and After-Exercise Nutrition	p. 75
discuss the timing of meals and snacks
What should I eat before exercise?
Should I eat before an early-morning workout?
What types of foods should the athlete consume during exercise?
Vitamins and Minerals	p. 93
discuss vitamins and minerals
What role do vitamins play in an athlete's diet?
What role do minerals play in athlete's diet?
What role does calcium play in athletic performance?
Fluids	p. 109
review fluid intake:
Why should athletes consume water as part of their nutrition plan?
Is thirst a good predictor of an athlete's fluid needs?
How much sweat can an athlete lose per hour of exercise in a hot environment?
Weight Management	p. 131
discuss weight and its management
How do I recognize a fad diet?
What constitutes body composition?
What role do body mass index, waist circumference, and waist-to-hip ratio play in my performance?
Extreme Environments	p. 159
explain more about extreme environments
What are the effects of acute high-altitude exposure on performance?
What is the live-high/train-low concept?
What are the considerations for athlete training or competing in cold-weather ambient and/or water environments?
Nutritional and Exercise Considerations for Special Populations	p. 171
describe nutritional and exercise considerations for special populations
What is lactose intolerance?
What is the overtraining syndrome?
How do I know whether my decreasing performance over the season is related to overtraining or poor nutritional habits?
Medications and Supplements	p. 207
explain more about medications and supplements:
Why has my exercising heart rate changed since I was put on beta-blocker drugs? Other than age-adjusted heart rate, what methods can I use to gauge my exercise intensity?
What are ergogenic aids?
What are ergolytics?
More Information	p. 227
provides resources for additional information about sports nutrition and exercise
Where can I find more information about sports nutrition and exercise?
Bibliography	p. 233
Glossary	p. 235
Index	p. 247
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