Title: Sport nutrition for health and performance /
Authors: Manore, Melinda, 1951-; Thompson, Janice, 1962-
Publisher: Human Kinetics,
Year: 2000
Subjects: Athletes Nutrition; Physical fitness Nutritional aspects; Nutrition physiology.; Sports physiology; Exercise physiology; Physical Fitness; Doping in Sports
Abstract: Melinda Manore sorts fact from fiction to help students and practitioners of sports nutrition present sound advice to athletes on correct nutrition and dietary requirements.
Contents: Introduction to nutrition for exercise and health -- Carbohydrates as a fuel for exercise -- Fat as a fuel for exercise -- Proteins and exercise -- Energy and nutrient balance -- Achieving healthy body weight -- Body composition -- Fluid and electrolyte balance -- B-complex vitamins important in energy metabolism -- Antioxident nutrients -- Minerals and exercise -- Micronutrients important in blood formation -- Nutrients for bone health -- Nutrition and fitness assessment -- Nutrition and the active female -- Ergogenic substances: evaluating sport nutrition products.