NSCA's Guide to Sport and Exercise Nutrition

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ISBN: 9780736083492 | 0736083499
Cover: Paperback
Copyright: 1/1/2011

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Whether you work with fitness enthusiasts or competitive athletes, this resource will lead you through the key concepts of sport and exercise nutrition allowing you to assess an individual's nutrition status and develop customised nutrition plans. NSCA's Guide to Sport and Exercise Nutrition provides valuable information and guidelines that address the nutrition needs for the broad range of clientele serviced by strength and conditioning professionals, personal trainers, and sport dietitians.

Introduction	p. vii
Foods and Fluids for Training and Sport Performance	p. 1
New Developments in Nutrition Research	p. 2
Topics in Nutrition and Performance	p. 3
Professional Applications	p. 9
Summary Points	p. 10
Carbohydrate	p. 11
Types of Carbohydrate	p. 12
Carbohydrate Regulation in the Body	p. 18
Carbohydrate and Performance	p. 25
Professional Applications	p. 30
Summary Points	p. 31
Protein	p. 33
Protein in the Body	p. 33
Types of Protein	p. 36
Protein and Performance	p. 43
Professional Applications	p. 46
Summary Points	p. 47
Fat	p. 49
Fat Digestion and Absorption	p. 49
Types of Fat	p. 51
Dietary Fat and Performance	p. 60
Professional Applications	p. 67
Summary Points	p. 69
Fluids	p. 71
Fluid Balance During Exercise	p. 73
Measuring Hydration Status	p. 76
Hydration and Performance	p. 77
Age-Related Fluid Needs	p. 81
Professional Applications	p. 84
Summary Points	p. 85
Vitamins and Minerals	p. 87
Micronutrient Requirements for Athletes	p. 90
Vitamins and Performance	p. 92
Minerals and Performance	p. 99
Professional Applications	p. 106
Summary Points	p. 108
Strength and Power Supplements	p. 109
Creatine	p. 112
HMB	p. 115
Protein and Amino Acids	p. 117
Beta-Alanine	p. 121
Professional Applications	p. 123
Summary Points	p. 125
Aerobic Endurance Supplements	p. 127
Sport Drinks as Ergogenic Aids	p. 127
Amino Acids and Protein for Aerobic Endurance Athletes	p. 131
High Molecular Weight Carbohydrates	p. 136
Caffeine	p. 138
Sodium Bicarbonate and Citrate	p. 141
Professional Applications	p. 142
Summary Points	p. 146
Nutrient Timing	p. 149
Nutrient Timing and Aerobic Endurance Performance	p. 150
Nutrient Intake and Recovery	p. 161
Nutrient Timing, Resistance Training, and Strength and Power Performance	p. 165
Professional Applications	p. 176
Summary Points	p. 181
Energy Expenditure and Body Composition	p. 183
Energy Balance	p. 184
Hypocaloric Diets	p. 186
Hypercaloric Diets	p. 194
Sport Supplements to Improve Body Composition	p. 197
Professional Applications	p. 200
Summary Points	p. 201
Nutritional Needs Analysis	p. 203
Measuring Body Composition	p. 203
Recording and Analyzing Food Intake	p. 209
Professional Applications	p. 215
Summary Points	p. 218
Consultation and Development of Athlete Plans	p. 223
Providing Nutrition Knowledge	p. 224
Maintaining Confidentiality	p. 226
Developing the Athlete's Nutrition Plan	p. 229
Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating	p. 240
Female Athlete Triad	p. 244
Professional Applications	p. 245
Summary Points	p. 246
References	p. 249
Index	p. 301
About the Editors	p. 309
Contributors	p. 311
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