Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science,

Sports Nutrition, which focuses on the importance of proper nutritional preparation for athletes, provides a practical supplement to Nutrition in Sport. It provides an essential reference on all aspects of sports nutrition for the team coach, athletic trainer, physical therapist and allied health-related professional working with athletes and sports teams, and the knowledgeable athlete.

List of contributors

vi

Forewords by the IOC

viii

Preface

ix

Part 1 Nutrition needs for training

Exercise and energy demands

3

(12)

Fuels used in exercise: carbohydrate and fat

15

(11)

Protein and amino acid requirements of athletes

26

(9)

Micronutrients: vitamins and minerals

35

(16)

Fluids and electrolytes

51

(13)

Alcohol and sport

64

(11)

Part 2 Nutrition for competition

Preparation for competition

75

(9)

Eating and drinking during exercise

84

(9)

Post-event recovery

93

(14)

Part 3 Practical sports nutrition

Assessing nutritional status and needs

107

(11)

Changing size and body composition

118

(11)

Dietary supplements and ergogenic aids

129

(18)

Practical strategies to meet nutrition goals

147

(7)

Eating well while traveling

154

(7)

Strategies for special populations

161

(12)

Strategies for special environments: heat

173

(10)

Index

183

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Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science, Sports Nutrition

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