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Sports and Exercise Nutrition William D. McArdle, BS, M.Ed, PhD

Sports and Exercise Nutrition By William D. McArdle, BS, M.Ed, PhD

Sports and Exercise Nutrition by William D. McArdle, BS, M.Ed, PhD


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Provides a foundation in the science of exercise nutrition and bioenergetics and explains how these principles work in the real world of human physical activity and sports competition. This book addresses issues such as low-carbohydrate diets, obesity, food pyramids, and the special needs of children, the elderly, and pregnant and lactating women.

Sports and Exercise Nutrition Summary

Sports and Exercise Nutrition by William D. McArdle, BS, M.Ed, PhD

Now in its Second Edition, this text provides a strong foundation in the science of exercise nutrition and bioenergetics and explains how these principles work in the real world of human physical activity and sports competition. This edition has separate, detailed chapters on nutrition recommendations for physically active persons and recommendations geared specifically to those in intense training and sports competition. Case study activities in each chapter involve readers in specific nutritional assessment problems. The book addresses current issues such as low-carbohydrate diets, obesity, various food pyramids, and the special needs of children, the elderly, and pregnant and lactating women.

Sports and Exercise Nutrition Reviews

Doody's Review Service, Jude Christopher Sullivan, MS -- This is designed to be a 'cutting edge' teaching tool, learning tool, and reference resource. It provides such information as the latest Dietary Reference Intakes, normative tables (e.g., standards for overweight and obesity), up-to-date indices for monitoring change in health status (e.g. regional body fat distribution and health risks), as well as expanded chapters addressing the nutritional needs of physically active people and those in sports competition. Doody's Review Service, Jude Christopher Sullivan -- It is a valuable teaching tool for the instructor, learning tool for the student, and information resource for the healthcare provider.

Table of Contents

SECTION I: Food Nutrients: Structure, Function and Digestion, Absorption, and Assimilation Chapter 1- The Macronutrients Chapter 2 -The Micronutrients and Water Chapter 3 - Digestion and Absorption of the Food Nutrients SECTION II: Nutrient Bioenergetics in Exercise and Training Chapter 4 - Nutrient Role in Bioenergetics Chapter 5 - Macronutrient Metabolism in Exercise and Training Chapter 6 - Measurement of Energy in Food and During Physical Activity SECTION III: Optimal Nutrition for the Physically Active Person: Making Informed and Healthful Choices Chapter 7 - Nutritional Recommendations for the Physically Active Person Chapter 8 - Nutritional Considerations for Intense Training and Sports Competition Chapter 9 - Making Wise Choices in the Nutrition Marketplace SECTION IV: Thermoregulation and Fluid Balance During Heat Stress Chapter 10 - Exercise Thermoregulation, Fluid Balance, and Rehydration SECTION V: Purported Ergogenic Aids Chapter 11 - Pharmacologic and Chemical Ergogenic Aids Evaluated Chapter 12 - Nutritional Ergogenic Aids Evaluated SECTION VI: Body Composition, Weight Control, and Disordered Eating Behaviors Chapter 13 - Body Composition Assessment and Sport-Specific Observations Chapter 14 - Energy Balance, Exercise, and Weight Control Chapter 15 - Disordered Eating Appendix A - Nurtritive Values for Common Foods, Alcoholic and Nonalcoholic Beverages, and Specialty and Fast Food Items Appendix B - Energy Expenditure in Household, Occupational, Recreational, and Sports Activities Appendix C - Assessment of Energy and Nutrient Intakes: Three Day Dietary Survey Appendix D - Body Composition Assessment Appendix E - Body Composition Characteristics of Athletes in Different Sports Appendix F - Assessment of Physical Activity Appendix G - Body Profile Analysis Index

Additional information

GOR005780575
9780781749930
078174993X
Sports and Exercise Nutrition by William D. McArdle, BS, M.Ed, PhD
Used - Good
Hardback
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
2005-03-21
619
N/A
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