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Sports Nutrition, which focuses on the importance of proper nutritional preparation for athletes, provides a practical supplement to Nutrition in Sport . It provides an essential reference on all aspects of sports nutrition for the team coach, athletic trainer, physical therapist and allied health-r...
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| Literature type: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Handbook of sports medicine and science
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| Online Access: |
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9780470757185 |
| Summary: |
Sports Nutrition, which focuses on the importance of proper nutritional preparation for athletes, provides a practical supplement to Nutrition in Sport . It provides an essential reference on all aspects of sports nutrition for the team coach, athletic trainer, physical therapist and allied health-related professional working with athletes and sports teams, and the knowledgeable athlete. |
| Carrier Form: | 1 online resource (x, 187 pages) : illustrations. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
9780470757185 0470757183 9781405140553 (electronic bk. : Adobe Digital Editions) 1405140550 (electronic bk. : Adobe Digital Editions) |
| Index Number: | TX361 |
| CLC: | G804.32 |
| Contents: | Exercise and energy demands -- Fuels used in exercise : carbohydrate and fat -- Protein and amino acid requirements of athletes -- Micronutrients : vitamins and minerals -- Fluids and electrolytes -- Alcohol and sport -- Preparation for competition -- Eating and drinking during exercise -- Post-event recovery -- Assessing nutritional status and needs -- Changing size and body composition -- Dietary supplements and ergogenic aids -- Practical strategies to meet nutrition goals -- Eating well while traveling -- Strategies for special populations -- Strategies for special environments : heat. |