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Sports Nutrition for Health Professionals

Natalie Digate Muth (Author), Michelle Murphy Zive (Author)

9780803676121

Hardback, published 12 September 2019

408 pages, 113 illustrations
28.2 x 22.1 x 2.3 cm, 0.964 kg

Sports Nutrition for Health Professionals merges the basic principles and latest evidence-based scientific understanding of sports nutrition with the real-world practical applications that health professional students must master to help their current and future clients to optimize athletic performance, overall satisfaction and success with sports and physical activity. Step-by-by, you'll learn about the scientific basis of sports nutrition and how to apply that knowledge to real-life situations and interactions with clients. You'll follow six different clients as they are evaluated by a variety of health professionals and undergo a series of assessments and self-administered tests. By seeing how the science of Sports Nutrition can be applied to sample clients, you will be able to take that knowledge and apply it to your future clients.

Explore MORE online! The access code, inside new, printed texts, unlocks a wealth of instructor and student resources online. You'll also have access to physiology animations, online questions, interactive case studies, and audio podcasts.

  • SECTION 1: From Food to Fuel
  • 1. Carbohydrates
  • 2. Protein
  • 3. Fat
  • 4. Vitamins, Minerals, Electrolytes, and Water
  • 5. Dietary Guidelines, General Nutrition Recommendations, and Federal Nutrition Policy
  • SECTION 2: Optimizing Sports Performance
  • 6. Fundamentals of Exercise Physiology and Nutrition
  • 7. Nutrition Strategies for Optimal Athletic Performance
  • 8. Exercise, Thermoregulation, and Fluid Balance
  • 9. Nutritional Strategies for Competitive Endurance, Strength, and Power Athletes
  • 10. Nutritional Supplements and Ergogenic Aids
  • SECTION 3: Evaluation of Nutritional Status
  • 11. Nutrition and Body Composition Coaching and Assessment
  • SECTION 4: Sports Nutrition for Special Populations
  • 12. Weight Management and Energy Balance
  • 13. Nutrition Across the Life Cycle
  • 14. Nutrition for Athletes With Illness or Injury
  • 15. Eating and Exercise Disorders
  • 16. Nutrition for Athletes With Special Dietary Needs
  • Glossary
  • Index

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