Anita Bean's Sports Nutrition for Women: a Practical Guide for Active Women 9781408114070, 9781408123904, 9781472904034, 1472904036
Cover; Title page; Table of Contents; Introduction; 1 The nutritional needs of female athletes; Key points; Vitamins and
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English Pages 372 pages Year 2013
Table of contents :
Cover
Title page
Table of Contents
Introduction
1 The nutritional needs of female athletes
Key points
Vitamins and minerals
Fat
Protein
Carbohydrate
Eating and exercise: before, during and after
Where do I get energy from during exercise?
What are calories?
How does my body produce energy?
Key points
Is it possible to prevent disordered eating and eating disorders in athletes?
What type of treatment can the sufferer expect?
What can I do to help myself?
How should I approach someone suspected of having an eating disorder or disordered eating? What are the health consequences of bingeing and purging?What are the health consequences of disordered eating and eating disorders?
Can disordered eating affect an athlete's performance?
Are women with eating disorders attracted to certain sports?
Are athletes at greater risk of disordered eating than non-athletes?
What causes female athletes to develop disordered eating and eating disorders?
What is disordered eating?
What is bulimia nervosa?
What is anorexia nervosa?
What's the difference between an eating disorder and disordered eating? How common are eating disorders and disordered eating among female athletes?2 Eating disorders and disordered eating in female athletes
Key points
Are popular diets healthy and effective?
What's the best strategy for healthy weight loss in female athletes?
How can I calculate my calorie, carbohydrate, protein and fat requirements?
What is a healthy way to reduce body fat?
Body fat: how low is too low?
How does body composition affect performance?
What is my ideal body fat percentage?
How can I measure my body fat percentage?
3 Body composition and sports performance
Key points. How can amenorrhoea be prevented?How can amenorrhoea be treated?
What are the health risks of amenorrhoea?
What causes amenorrhoea?
How common is amenorrhoea in female athletes?
What is amenorrhoea?
4 Amenorrhoea and sport
Key points
When can I resume exercising after the birth?
Can I continue to exercise during pregnancy?
Should I take an omega-3 supplement during pregnancy?
How much alcohol is safe during pregnancy?
Should I limit my caffeine intake during pregnancy?
Vitamin, mineral and calcium needs
How many calories should I eat during pregnancy? How much weight should I gain during pregnancy?Will low body fat levels affect my ability to get pregnant?
5 Nutrition and exercise in pregnancy
Main dishes
6 Recipes
Vegetarian main dishes
Soup
Savoury snacks
Sweet snacks
Resources
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