Today's top athletes understand that meeting one's nutritional needs is critical when competing. Those who perform heavy physical activity must receive an increased level of nutrients, fluid and energy. This book offers a concise introduction to the links between nutrition and physical performance.
Preface. Preface to the First Edition. Introduction. Part I Nutritional Aspects of Macronutrients in Sport. Carbohydrate. Fat. Protein. Part II Aspects of Dehydration and Rehydration in Sport. Fluids and electrolytes. Part III Nutritional Aspects of Micronutrients in Sport. Minerals. Trace elements. Vitamins. Antioxidants and exercise induced free radicals. Part IV Nutritional Ergogenics and Metabolism. Nutritional ergogenics. Eating disorders in athletes. From theory to practice. A brief outline of metabolism. References. Index.
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