Helps readers to make the bridge between nutrition and exercise concepts and their practical applications. This book provides a foundation in the science of exercise nutrition and bioenergetics and offers insights into how the principles work in the real world of physical activity and sports medicine.

Part I: Food Nutrients: Structure, Function and Digestion, Absorption, and AssimilationChapter 1: The MacronutrientsChapter 2: The Micronutrients and WaterChapter 3: Digestion and Absorption of the Food NutrientsPart II: Nutrient Bioenergetics in Exercise and TrainingChapter 4: Nutrient Role in BioenergeticsChapter 5: Macronutrient Metabolism in Exercise and TrainingChapter 6: Measurement of Energy in Food and During Physical ActivityPart III: Optimal Nutrition for the Physically Active Person: Making Informed and Healthful ChoicesChapter 7: Nutritional Recommendations for the Physically Active PersonChapter 8: Nutritional Considerations for Intense Training and Sports CompetitionChapter 9: Making Wise Choices in the Nutrition MarketplacePart IV: Thermoregulation and Fluid Balance During Heat StressChapter 10: Exercise Thermoregulation, Fluid Balance, and RehydrationPart V: Purported Ergogenic AidsChapter 11: Pharmacologic and Chemical Ergogenic Aids EvaluatedChapter 12: Nutritional Ergogenic Aids EvaluatedPart VI: Body Composition, Weight Control, and Disordered Eating BehaviorsChapter 13: Body Composition Assessment and Sport-Specific ObservationsChapter 14: Energy Balance, Exercise, and Weight ControlChapter 15: Disordered EatingAppendix A: Nutritive Values for Common Foods, Alcoholic and Nonalcoholic Beverages, and Specialty and Fast Food ItemsAppendix B: Energy Expenditure in Household, Occupational, Recreational, and Sport ActivitiesAppendix C: Assessment of Energy and Nutrient Intakes: Three-Day Dietary SurveyAppendix D: Body Composition AssessmentAppendix E: Body Composition Characteristics of Athletes in Different SportsAppendix F: Three-Day Physical Activity Log