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NSCA's Guide to Sport and Exercise Nutrition

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NSCA's Guide to Sport and Exercise Nutritionprovides valuable information and guidelines that address the nutrition needs for the broad range of clientele serviced by strength and conditioning professionals, personal trainers, and sport dietitians. Whether you work with fitness enthusiasts or competitive athletes, this resource will lead you through the key concepts of sport and exercise nutrition so that you can assess an individual's nutrition status andif it falls within your scope of practicedevelop customized nutrition plans. Developed by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and subjected to an intensive peer-review process, this authoritative resource offers the…    
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Book details

List price: $59.00
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Publication date: 1/18/2011
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 320
Size: 7.25" wide x 10.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.738
Language: English

Introduction
Foods and Fluids for Training and Sport Performance
New Developments in Nutrition Research
Topics in Nutrition and Performance
Professional Applications
Summary Points
Carbohydrate
Types of Carbohydrate
Carbohydrate Regulation in the Body
Carbohydrate and Performance
Professional Applications
Summary Points
Protein
Protein in the Body
Types of Protein
Protein and Performance
Professional Applications
Summary Points
Fat
Fat Digestion and Absorption
Types of Fat
Dietary Fat and Performance
Professional Applications
Summary Points
Fluids
Fluid Balance During Exercise
Measuring Hydration Status
Hydration and Performance
Age-Related Fluid Needs
Professional Applications
Summary Points
Vitamins and Minerals
Micronutrient Requirements for Athletes
Vitamins and Performance
Minerals and Performance
Professional Applications
Summary Points
Strength and Power Supplements
Creatine
HMB
Protein and Amino Acids
Beta-Alanine
Professional Applications
Summary Points
Aerobic Endurance Supplements
Sport Drinks as Ergogenic Aids
Amino Acids and Protein for Aerobic Endurance Athletes
High Molecular Weight Carbohydrates
Caffeine
Sodium Bicarbonate and Citrate
Professional Applications
Summary Points
Nutrient Timing
Nutrient Timing and Aerobic Endurance Performance
Nutrient Intake and Recovery
Nutrient Timing, Resistance Training, and Strength and Power Performance
Professional Applications
Summary Points
Energy Expenditure and Body Composition
Energy Balance
Hypocaloric Diets
Hypercaloric Diets
Sport Supplements to Improve Body Composition
Professional Applications
Summary Points
Nutritional Needs Analysis
Measuring Body Composition
Recording and Analyzing Food Intake
Professional Applications
Summary Points
Consultation and Development of Athlete Plans
Providing Nutrition Knowledge
Maintaining Confidentiality
Developing the Athlete's Nutrition Plan
Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating
Female Athlete Triad
Professional Applications
Summary Points
References
Index
About the Editors
Contributors