Sports Nutrition Guidebook

Name: Sports Nutrition Guidebook
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ISBN: 9780736074155

ISBN-10: 0736074155

ISBN-13: 9780736074155

Edition: 4th 2008

Authors: Nancy Clark

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Previous editions have sold over 500,000 copies. Contains new analysis on trendy diets like South Beach, Ultra Slim Fast, anti-aging, and thermogenics. Features numerous updates on vitamins, supplements, energy drinks, organic foods, pro-biotics, and the role of carbohydrate during exercise. Includes the new food pyramid, revised guidelines from the American Heart Association, and new information on hydration and fluid intake. Content is accessible, applicable, and relevant to a large audience of athletes and active people.

Book details

List price: $19.95
Edition: 4th
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Publication date: 3/14/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 472
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 1.628
Language: English

Nancy Clark, a Simmons College graduate, is director of Nutrition Services at SportsMedicine Brookline in Boston, Massachusetts. Clark, who specializes in nutrition for exercise, is a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Dietetic Association and a member of Sports and Cardiovascular Nutritionists. Using her expertise in sports nutrition, Clark has written numerous articles for magazines and has written the books Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook and The New York Marathon Cookbook. In addition, Clark has consulted on sports nutrition with various athletes, including Olympic skater Kitty Caruther, PGA golfer Brad Faxon, and tennis player Tim Mayotte.



Preface


Acknowledgments



Everyday Eating for Active People



Building a High-Energy Food Plan



Eating to Stay Healthy for the Long Run



Breakfast: The Key to a Successful Sports Diet



Lunch and Dinner: At Home and on the Run



Snacks and Snack Attacks



Carbohydrate to Fuel Muscles



Protein to Build and Repair Muscles



Replacing Sweat Losses



The Science of Eating for Sports Success



Fueling Before Exercise



Fueling During and After Exercise



Supplements, Performance Enhancers, and Engineered Sports Foods



Age-Specific Nutritional Needs



Balancing Weight and Activity



Assessing Your Body: Fat, Fit, or Fine?



Adding Bulk, Not Fat



Losing Weight Without Starving



Dieting Gone Awry: Eating Disorders and Food Obsessions



Winning Recipes for Peak Performance



Breads and Breakfasts



Pasta, Rice, and Potatoes



Vegetables and Salads



Chicken and Turkey



Fish and Seafood



Beef and Pork



Beans and Tofu



Beverages and Smoothies



Snacks and Desserts



For More Information



Selected References



Engineered Sports Fuels and Fluids


Index


About the Author