Pt. 1. Nutrition needs for training -- 1. Exercise and energy demands -- 2. Fuels used in exercise: carbohydrate and fat -- 3. Protein and amino acid requirements of athletes -- 4. Micronutrients: vitamins and minerals -- 5. Fluids and electrolytes -- 6. Alcohol and sport -- Pt. 2. Nutrition for competition -- 7. Preparation for competition -- 8. Eating and drinking during exercise -- 9. Post-event recovery -- Pt. 3. Practical sports nutrition -- 10. Assessing nutritional status and needs -- 11. Changing size and body composition -- 12. Dietary supplements and ergogenic aids -- 13. Practical strategies to meet nutrition goals -- 14. Eating well while traveling -- 15. Strategies for special populations -- 16. Strategies for special environments: heat
Summary
Written as a practical companion, this book provides an authoritative and easily digested overview of the underlying scientific principles and practical aspects of sports nutrition
