| Description |
xxii, 514 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm |
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regular print |
| Contents |
Ch. 1. Introduction to Nutrition for Exercise and Health -- Ch. 2. Carbohydrate As a Fuel for Exercise -- Ch. 3. Fat As a Fuel for Exercise -- Ch. 4. Protein and Exercise -- Ch. 5. Energy and Nutrient Balance -- Ch. 6. Achieving Healthy Body Weight -- Ch. 7. Body Composition -- Ch. 8. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance -- Ch. 9. B-Complex Vitamins Important in Energy Metabolism -- Ch. 10. Antioxidant Nutrients -- Ch. 11. Minerals and Exercise -- Ch. 12. Micronutrients Important in Blood Formation -- Ch. 13. Nutrients for Bone Health -- Ch. 14. Nutrition and Fitness Assessment -- Ch. 15. Nutrition and the Active Female -- Ch. 16. Ergogenic Substances: Evaluating Sport Nutrition Products |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Athletes -- Nutrition.
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Physical fitness -- Nutritional aspects.
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| Author |
Thompson, Janice, 1962-
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| LC no. |
00023158 |
| ISBN |
0873229398 |
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