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9781604138047

Nutrition for Sports and Exercise

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  • ISBN13:

    9781604138047

  • ISBN10:

    1604138041

  • Edition: 2nd
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2010-09-01
  • Publisher: Facts on File
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Summary

The human body needs the right "fuel" in the form of nutrition foods and sufficient fluids to perform optimally for an athlete or exercise enthusiast, the balance of nutritious foods and proper hydration is critical for peak performance and overall health. Nutrition for Sports and Exercise, Second Edition introduces readers to the science of nutrition for athletes and sports buffs. The book explores the dangers athletes may face when they neglect their nutritional needs and provides valuable information about how athletes can best achieve optimal nutrition.

Author Biography

Lori A. Smolin, Ph.D., received a B.S from Cornell University and a doctorate from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. She completed postdoctoral training both at the Harbor UCLA Medical Center and at the University of California at San Dietio Smotin teaches in the Department of Nutritional Science at the University of Connection. Mary B. Grosvenor, M.S. R.D., received a B.A in English from Georgetown University and on M.S. in Nutrition sciences from the University of California at Davis. She is a Registered Dietitian with experience in public health, clinical nutrition, and nutrition research. Grosvenor works as a hospital dietitian and certified diabetes educator.

Table of Contents

Itroductionp. 7
Nutrition, Fitness, and Healthp. 9
Understanding and Meeting Nutrient Needsp. 26
Understanding What Happens When We Exercisep. 47
Food Provides Energy for Activityp. 62
Energy and Nutrient Needs of Athletesp. 77
Keeping Cool: Why are Water and Electrolytes so Improment?p. 91
What Should Athletes Eat?p. 113
Ergogenic Supplements: Are They Safe?p. 121
Nutritional Problems Common among Athetesp. 144
Appendices
Dietary Reference Intakesp. 155
Heathy Body Wightp. 162
Boold Values of Nutritional Relevancep. 166
USDA's MyPyramidp. 167
Glossaryp. 168
Bibliographyp. 177
Futher Resourcesp. 183
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The human body needs the right fuel in the form of nutritious foods and sufficient fluids to perform optimally. For the athlete or exercise enthusiast, the balance of nutritious foods and proper hydration is critical for peak performance and overall health. Nutrition for Sports and Exercise, Second Edition introduces readers to the science of nutrition for athletes and sports buffs. The book explores the dangers that athletes may face when they neglect their nutritional needs and provides valuable information about how athletes can best achieve optimal nutrition.

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