Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook

by Clark, Nancy

• ISBN13: 9780873227308
• ISBN10: 0873227301
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1996-09-01
• Publisher: Human Kinetics

Summary

Provides nutritional advice for serious and casual athletes and includes recipes for health and fitness

Author Biography

Nancy Clark is the director of nutrition services at SportsMedicine Associates in Brookline, Massachusetts.

Table of Contents

Dedication/Acknowledgments	v
Recipe Contributors	vi
Preface	vii
PART I THE TRAINING TABLE	1	(102)
A Game Plan for Good Nutrition
Three key strategies and six nutrients for a winning diet.	3	(26)
Good, and Good for You
Learn what foods will keep the doctor away.	29	(27)
Breakfast /s for Champions
Here's how to get an early edge every day.	56	(12)
Snacks and Snack Attacks
Stop snack attacks by planning ahead.	68	(11)
Super Bowls of Salads
Great alternatives to the traditional bowl of lettuce.	79	(8)
Meals Made Quick and Easy
Eat well when you're on the road, in a hurry, or can't cook.	87	(16)
PART II SPORTS NUTRITION FOR SUCCESS	103	(124)
Carbs to Go and Keep Going
How to make the most of this powerful energy source.	105	(23)
Protein to Promote Training
Find out the facts and fallacies about high-protein foods.	128	(16)
Time-Out for a Drink
Great ways to keep hydrated and energized.	144	(20)
Nutrition Before and During Exercise
What and when to eat and drink for peak performance.	164	(25)
Nutrition for Recovery
Foods and fluids to refuel your engine.	189	(11)
Supplemental Strategies
Tips to make you supplement smart.	200	(27)
PART III WEIGHT MANAGEMENT	227	(70)
As a Matter of Fat
We all need some fat. But how much is too much?	229	(20)
Lose the Weight, Keep the Energy
12 tips to get leaner yet stay strong.	249	(20)
Overcoming Eating Disorders
Dos and don'ts for dealing with eating disorders.	269	(18)
Bulking Up Healthfully
Energy-rich foods that build muscle.	287	(10)
PART IV RECIPES FOR HEALTH AND FITNESS	297	(134)
Breads and Breakfasts	302	(18)
Rice and Potatoes	320	(12)
Pasta	332	(13)
Vegetables	345	(8)
Chicken and Turkey	353	(13)
Fish and Seafood	366	(9)
Beef and Pork	375	(9)
Eggs and Cheese	384	(8)
Tofu	392	(7)
Beans	399	(12)
Beverages	411	(9)
Snacks and Desserts	420	(11)
Appendix A Recommended Reading	431	(5)
Appendix B Where to Go for More Information	436	(4)
Appendix C Selected References	440	(7)
Index	447	(8)
About the Author	455