| Description |
192 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Series |
Healthy eating : a guide to nutrition |
| Contents |
Nutrition, fitness, and health -- Understanding and meeting nutrient needs -- Understanding what happens when we exercise -- Food provides energy for activity -- Energy and nutrient needs of athletes -- Keeping cool: why are water and electrolytes so important? -- What should athletes eat? Ergogenic supplements: are they safe? Nutritional problems common among athletes |
| Summary |
The human body needs the right "fuel" in the form of nutrition foods and sufficient fluids to perform optimally for an athlete or exercise enthusiast, the balance of nutritious foods and proper hydration is critical for peak performance and overall health. Nutrition for Sports and Exercise, Second Edition introduces readers to the science of nutrition for athletes and sports buffs. The book explores the dangers athletes may face when they neglect their nutritional needs and provides valuable information about how athletes can best achieve optimal nutrition |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Nutrition.
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Athletes -- Nutrition.
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Exercise -- Physiological aspects.
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Nutrition -- Popular works.
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Athletes -- Nutrition -- Popular works.
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Exercise -- Physiological aspects -- Popular works.
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| Author |
Grosvenor, Mary B.
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Ebook Library.
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| LC no. |
2010005692 |
| ISBN |
1604138041 hardcover |
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9781604138047 hardcover |
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