Advanced Sports Nutrition [2nd edition] 9781450401616, 1450401619, 8311521158, 8613611362, 8911251127, 9781450419956

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Advanced Sports Nutrition [2nd edition]
 9781450401616, 1450401619, 8311521158, 8613611362, 8911251127, 9781450419956

Table of contents :
1. Nutrition sources for athletes --
Energy nutrients --
Vitamins and minerals --
Fluids and electrolytes --
Ergogenic aids --
2. Nutrition aspects of optimal performance --
GI function and energy delivery --
Nutrient and fluid timing --
Oxygen transportation and utilization --
Strategies for anti-inflammation and muscular health --
3. Factors affecting nutrition needs --
Travel --
High altitude --
Gender and age --
Body composition and weight --
4. Nutrition strategies for specific energy systems --
Anaerobic metabolism for high-intensity bursts and power --
Aerobic metabolism for endurance --
Metabolic needs for both power and endurance --
5. Nutrition plans for specific sports --
Sports requiring power and speed --
Sports requiring endurance --
Sports requiring combined power and endurance.

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