A professional applied reference for sport nutritionists, sport dietitians, exercise physiologists, fitness specialists, coaches, and athletes. Also a text for upper-level undergraduate and graduate-level students taking courses in sport nutrition.
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Practical Sports Nutrition provides detailed, sport-specific advice that enables you to approach individual athletes and teams with an understanding of their sport and unique nutritional needs.
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ContentsPrefaceChapter 1. An Overview of the Principles of Sports Nutrition-Goals of Training Nutrition-Goals of Competition EatingChapter 2. Approaching a Sport and its Nutrition Issues-Identifying the Physiological Basis of Training and Competition-Identifying the Athlete's Lifestyle Challenges and Cultural FactorsChapter 3. Sport Foods and Supplements -The Manufacture and Regulation of Sport Foods-The Manufacture and Regulation of Sport Supplements-Balancing the Pros and Cons Associated with Sport Foods and SupplementsChapter 4. Road Cycling and Triathlons-Competition-Training-Physique and Physiology-Lifestyle and Culture-Dietary Surveys-Nutritional Issues and Challenges-Sport Foods and SupplementsChapter 5. Middle and Long Distance Running -Competition-Training-Physique and Physiology-Lifestyle and Culture-Dietary Surveys-Nutritional Issues and Challenges-Sport Foods and SupplementsChapter 6. Swimming and Rowing-Competition-Training-Physique and Physiology -Lifestyle and Culture-Dietary Surveys-Nutritional Issues and Challenges-Sport Foods and SupplementsChapter 7. Sprinting and Jumping-Competition-Training-Physique and Physiology-Lifestyle and Culture-Dietary Surveys-Nutritional Issues and Challenges-Sport Foods and SupplementsChapter 8. Field Sports-Competition-Training-Physique and Physiology-Lifestyle and Culture-Dietary Surveys-Nutritional Issues and Challenges-Sport Foods and SupplementsChapter 9. Court and Indoor Sports-Competition-Training-Physique and Physiology-Lifestyle and Culture-Dietary Surveys-Nutritional Issues and Challenges-Sport Foods and SupplementsChapter 10. Racquet Sports-Competition-Training-Physique and Physiology-Lifestyle and Culture-Dietary Surveys-Nutritional Issues and Challenges-Sport Foods and SupplementsChapter 11. Strength and Power Sports-Competition-Training-Physique and Physiology-Lifestyle and Culture-Dietary Surveys-Nutritional Issues and Challenges-Sport Foods and SupplementsChapter 12. Weight-Making Sports-Competition-Training-Physique and Physiology-Lifestyle and Culture-Dietary Surveys-Nutritional Issues and Challenges-Sport Foods and SupplementsChapter 13. Gymnastics-Competition-Training-Physique and Physiology-Lifestyle and Culture-Dietary Surveys-Nutritional Issues and Challenges-Sport Foods and SupplementsChapter 14. Nutrition for Winter SportsNanna L. Meyer, PhD and Susie Parker-Simmons, MS, RD-Nordic Skiing-Alpine Skiing-Freestyle Skiing-Snowboarding-Speed Skating
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"This book provides detailed information about nutrition issues that all athletes face and how to deal with these issues to achieve one's sports nutrition goals for optimal performance. The sound nutritional advice is backed up by a comprehensive review of the literature."Doody's Book Review
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780736046954
Publisert
2007-03-19
Utgiver
Vendor
Human Kinetics Publishers
Vekt
1724 gr
Høyde
279 mm
Bredde
216 mm
Aldersnivå
05, 06, U, P
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
544

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Biographical note

Louise Burke, PhD, APD, FACSM, is a sports dietitian who has worked with elite athletes for more than 25 years. She is founder of the department of sports nutrition at the Australian Institute of Sport and has served as head for the last 18 years. She was appointed dietitian to the Australian Olympic team for the 1996, 2000, and 2004 Summer Olympic Games. She is a member of the International Olympic Committee Working Group on Nutrition and the Medical and Anti-Doping Commission of the International Association of Athletics Foundations.

Dr. Burke is a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine, Sports Medicine Australia, and Sports Dietitians Australia. An accredited practicing dietitian, she is an editor of the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism and is on the editorial board of Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. She earned her PhD in 1990 from Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia. Also, a former tri-athlete, Dr. Burke represented Australia in the Ironman Team Cup at the 1985 and 1986 Hawaii Ironman World Championships.