Nutrient Timing for Peak Performance

Name: Nutrient Timing for Peak Performance
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ISBN: 9780736087643

ISBN-10: 0736087648

ISBN-13: 9780736087643

Edition: 2010

Authors: Heidi Skolnik, Andrea Chernus

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Author Heidi Skolnik is the Sports Nutrition Consultant to the New York Giants football team, The Julliard School, and the School of American Ballet. An easy to read resource covering the concept of timing nutrient consumption for optimal performance in any sport. Readers will learn how to apply nutrient timing for efficient energy utilization before, during, and after competition; and it's relation to practice, travel, games and training sessions. Specific guidelines and applications for each of the three major sport types are included - strength and power, endurance and stop-and-go. Includes sample menu plans and information on supplements and why they are important in a diet.

Book details

List price: $34.95
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Publication date: 6/15/2010
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 248
Size: 7.01" wide x 10.00" long x 0.59" tall
Weight: 1.100
Language: English



Preface


Acknowledgments



The Principles



The Nutrient Timing Advantage



The Science Made Simple



The Nutrients



Carbohydrates as the Primary Fuel



The Protein Profile



Smart Fat in the Diet



Essential Vitamins and Minerals



The Role of Fluids



The Supplement Factor



Fueling Strategies, Plans, and Menus



Timing Guidelines for Athletes



Strenght and Power



Endurance



Stop and Go



Calculating Your Caloric Needs



Macronutrient Needs by Sport



Carbohydrate, Protein, and Fat Grams of Selected Foods



Meal and Snack Ideas



Preexercise and Recovery Fuel


Bibliography


Index


About the Authors