Essentials of Sports Nutrition, 2nd Edition
, by Fred Brouns (Nutrition and Toxicology Research Institute, Maastricht Univ., Maastricht, The Netherlands); Cerestar-Cargill (Vilvoorde R&D Center, Vilvoorde, Belgium)- ISBN: 9780470013786 | 0470013788
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- Copyright: 6/1/2011
Features include: *Comprehensive coverage.
*Clear and concise format.
*Chapter summaries for quick reference.
*New coverage of:
selected sports nutraceuticals
how to improve fatty acid metabolism
antioxidants and exercise-induced free radicals eating disorders in athletes
applying theory to practice
*Over 400 references. Each chapter is easy to read and well organised, ensuring that this is an invaluable textbook for all students of sport and exercise science, sports medicine and human nutrition. In addition, it will provide an excellent reference for dieticians, athletes, sports coaches and teachers of physical education.
"Fred Brouns is an internationally recognised scholar in sports nutrition. Excellent additions for the second edition" Melvin Williams, Professor Emeritus of Exercise Science, Physical Education and Recreation, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
"A comprehensive coverage in a clear and concise manner. The proposed updates are highly relevant and appropriate" Clyde Williams, Professor of Sports Science, Department of Physical Education, Sports Science and Recreation Management, Loughborough University, UK