Sports Nutrition : Energy Metabolism and Exercise
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Format
Hardback or Cased Book
Book Series
Nutrition in Exercise & Sport
ISBN-10
0849379504
ISBN-13
9780849379505
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint
CRC Press Inc
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Sep 14th, 2007
Print length
286 Pages
Weight
560 grams
Product Classification:
Dietetics & nutrition
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Written by respected researchers in the field, this critically acclaimed volume offers a cutting-edge investigation of energy metabolism and exercise in relation to sports nutrition. Various chapters examine the active body''s need for carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. The book also considers laboratory methods for determining the energy expenditure of athletes, as well as methods for measuring activity in the field. In addition, the text considers physiological aspects of energy metabolism such as weight regulation, and examines variances necessitated by gender and age. Separating fact from fad, this highly readable book offers sound advice for those concerned with the proper feeding of the active body.
Exercise by itself tears down the body. To rebuild that body so that it expresses greater strength, endurance, and speed, requires sound nutritional practices based on fact rather than fad. Those practices must also recognize that specific needs vary greatly according to age, gender, and intensity of exercise.
Sports Nutrition: Energy Metabolism and Exercise offers a cutting-edge investigation of energy metabolism and exercise in relation to sports nutrition. Edited by the team of Ira Wolinsky and Judy Driskell, who continue to build on their reputation as leading experts on sports-nutrition, and written by researchers qualified for the task, this myth-busting work presents-
New findings on essential energy-yielding nutrients
New material on the estimation of energy requirements
Various chapters examine the active body''s need for energy-yielding carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. The book also considers laboratory methods for determining the energy expenditure of athletes as well as unique assessment methods used to measure activity in the field. In addition, the text considers important physiological aspects of energy metabolism such as body weight regulation, and examines variances necessitated by gender and age.
Based on rigorous research, this readable work offers sound advice for all those concerned with the proper nourishment of the active body. Nutritionists, trainers, exercise physiologists, and athletes themselves will find much food for thought on nutrition science, as well as practical guidance in determining the ingredients required to maximize training.
Sports Nutrition: Energy Metabolism and Exercise offers a cutting-edge investigation of energy metabolism and exercise in relation to sports nutrition. Edited by the team of Ira Wolinsky and Judy Driskell, who continue to build on their reputation as leading experts on sports-nutrition, and written by researchers qualified for the task, this myth-busting work presents-
Various chapters examine the active body''s need for energy-yielding carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. The book also considers laboratory methods for determining the energy expenditure of athletes as well as unique assessment methods used to measure activity in the field. In addition, the text considers important physiological aspects of energy metabolism such as body weight regulation, and examines variances necessitated by gender and age.
Based on rigorous research, this readable work offers sound advice for all those concerned with the proper nourishment of the active body. Nutritionists, trainers, exercise physiologists, and athletes themselves will find much food for thought on nutrition science, as well as practical guidance in determining the ingredients required to maximize training.
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