Nutrition for sport, exercise and performance : a practical guide for students, sports enthusiasts and professionals / edited by Regina Belski, Adrienne Forsyth, Evangeline Mantzioris.

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unmediated

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volume

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9781760297497
1760297496

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613.2 23

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Standard Loan	Thurles Library Main Collection	613.2 BEL (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		39002100611772

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Nutrition before, during and after training or a sporting event can improve the comfort, energy and performance of athletes of all levels, from elite to recreational, as well as providing long-term health benefits. Nutrition for Sport, Exercise and Performance offers a clear, practical and accessible guide to the fundamentals of sport and exercise nutrition.

The expert authors begin by explaining key principles, including understanding energy systems, exercise physiology and metabolism. They cover the basics of digestion, absorption and nutrition; examine the key macronutrients and micronutrients essential for performance; and discuss the process of dietary assessment. Part 2 goes on to explore in detail nutrition for pre- and post-training, hydration, the use of supplements and body composition, and provides guidance on developing plans for both individual athletes and teams. The final component examines specific nutrition issues and special needs, including working with elite athletes, strength-and-power athletes, young, older and disabled athletes, endurance sports, GI disturbances and rehabilitation issues. Cultural issues are also explored, including diets for vegan and vegetarian athletes, and religious perspectives and requirements.

Featuring contributions from a range of sport and exercise nutrition professionals and including practical diet plans, diagrams and the latest research and evidence throughout, this is a core reference for undergraduates, nutritionists and trainers.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

List of figures, tables and boxes (p. vii)
Contributors (p. xi)
Abbreviations (p. xxi)
Introduction (p. xxv)
Part 1 The science of nutrition and sport (p. 1)
1 Introduction to sport and exercise (p. 2)
2 Energy for sport and exercise (p. 23)
3 Digestion and absorption of macro nutrients in sport and exercise (p. 38)
4 Macronutrients (p. 49)
5 Micronutrients and antioxidants (p. 74)
6 Translating nutrition: From nutrients to foods (p. 86)
7 Dietary assessment (p. 103)
8 Introduction to diet planning (p. 113)
Part 2 Nutrition for exercise (p. 127)
9 Macronutrient periodisation (p. 128)
10 Exercise nutrition (p. 143)
11 Hydration (p. 153)
12 Sports supplements (p. 164)
13 Changing body composition and anthropometry (p. 174)
Part 3 Applied sports nutrition (p. 187)
14 Endurance sports (p. 188)
15 Strength and power athletes (p. 208)
16 Team sport athletes (p. 219)
17 Weight category and aesthetic sport athletes (p. 228)
18 Young athletes (p. 236)
19 Masters athletes (p. 249)
20 Paralympic athletes (p. 258)
21 Travelling athletes (p. 269)
22 Environmental and climate considerations for athletes (p. 283)
23 Gastrointestinal disturbances in athletes (p. 296)
24 Nutrition support for injury management and rehabilitation (p. 313)
25 Cultural perspectives (p. 325)
26 Working with athletes (p. 343)
Glossary (p. 352)
Index (p. 364)

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Regina Belski is an Advanced Sports Dietitian and is Associate Professor of Dietetics and Course Director at Swinburne University of Technology.
Adrienne Forsyth is an Advanced Sports Dietitian and Accredited Exercise Physiologist and is the Course Coordinator for the Bachelor of Human Nutrition at La Trobe University.
Evangeline Mantzioris is an Accredited Sports Dietitian and is the Program Director for the Bachelor of Nutrition and Food Sciences at the University of South Australia. They have all taught sports nutrition to exercise and nutrition students for many years.