description: Many of our sports programs today are vigorous and combative, frequently involving body contact. Injuries can and do occur to all parts of the body, from head to toe and from the most superficial layers of the skin to the innermost organs of the body. All too often coaches, trainers, and athletes themselves devote too many hours to methods and techniques to improve physical performance, but neglect one of the most important components of physical readiness, which is optimum nutrition. We are what we eat, and if our athletes are to have maximum performance and protection from injury, then they must have optimum nutrition. Nutrition is important in helping to promote physical readiness and injury prevention, and also is necessary in promoting rapid healing and recovery following injury and illness. One of the most notable differences between athletes and non-athletes with similar injuries is the desire to return to competition in the shortest possible time. Without proper nutrition, this goal for the athlete will not be readily attained. Dr. Ellington Darden, a former Baylor athlete, is well qualified to critically analyze the dietary practices and theories that are alleged to improve performance, and has presented sound nutritional advice and recommendations for athletes, coaches, and trainers. Since obtaining his Ph.D. in physical education at Florida State University and completing a post-doctoral study in food and nutrition at the same institution, Dr. Darden has been very successful in supervising training programs for athletes and executives. Many of his more than 100 published articles have been in the field of nutrition and physical development. This book is highly recommended for all athletes, coaches, and trainers who desire to become more enlightened concerning nutrition and athletic performance. Written by Fred L. Allman, Jr., M.D., Past Chairman, Committee on Exercise and Physical Fitness, American Medical Association.
language: English
title: Nutrition and Athletic Performance
titlecomplete: Nutrition and Athletic Performance
publisher: Golden West Books