Introduction to Nutrition, Exercise, and Health

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

• ISBN13: 9780812115550
• ISBN10: 0812115554
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1993-01-01
• Publisher: Lea & Febiger

Summary

University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Brandon/Hill Allied Health List selection. Formerly, 'Nutrition, Weight Control, and Exercise,' 1988. Textbook for students of nutrition, sports nutrition, physical education and exercise science. DNLM: Exercise.

Table of Contents

I Nutrition and Energy for Biologic Work	1	(230)
1. BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY BASICS: THE LINK TO A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF NUTRITION, EXERCISE, AND HEALTH	4	(38)
2. DIGESTION AND ABSORPTION OF FOOD NUTRIENTS	42	(9)
3. CARBOHYDRATES	51	(12)
4. LIPIDS	63	(21)
5. PROTEINS	84	(13)
6. VITAMINS	97	(15)
7. MINERALS	112	(17)
8. WATER	129	(7)
9. FOOD ADVERTISING, PACKAGING, AND LABELING, AND PATTERNS OF FOOD CONSUMPTION	136	(13)
10. OPTIMAL NUTRITION FOR EXERCISE AND GOOD HEALTH	149	(20)
11. ENERGY FOR EXERCISE	169	(22)
12. VENTILATION AND CIRCULATION: THE OXYGEN DELIVERY SYSTEMS	191	(18)
13. ENERGY VALUE OF FOOD AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY	209	(22)
II Body Composition and Weight Control	231	(84)
14. EVALUATION OF BODY COMPOSITION	233	(26)
15. OBESITY	259	(20)
16. WEIGHT CONTROL	279	(22)
17. MODIFICATION OF EATING AND EXERCISE BEHAVIORS	301	(14)
III PHYSIOLOGIC CONDITIONING FOR TOTAL FITNESS	315	(72)
18. CONDITIONING FOR MUSCULAR STRENGTH	320	(20)
19. CONDITIONING FOR ANAEROBIC AND AEROBIC POWER	340	(23)
20. AGING, EXERCISE, AND CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH	363	(24)
Appendix A Energy Expenditure in Household, Recreational and Sports Activities	387	(15)
Appendix B Nutritive Values for Common Foods, Alcoholic and Nonalcoholic Beverages, and Specialty and Fast-Food Items	402	(41)
Appendix C Evaluation of Body Composition	443	(8)
Appendix D Computerized Meal and Exercise Plan	451	(7)
Appendix E Journals and Newsletters Related to Nutrition, Exercise, and Health	458	(3)
Appendix F Reliable Sources of Information about Nutrition, Exercise, and Health	461	(11)
Appendix G The Metric System and Conversion Constants in Nutrition, Exercise, and Health	472	(15)
Index	487