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Sports nutrition : from lab to kitchen / Asker Jeukendrup, [editor].

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: UK : Meyer & Meyer Sport, 2010.Description: 195 : col. ill. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 184126296X
  • 9781841262963
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 613.2 JEU
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Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Standard Loan Moylish Library Main Collection 613.2 JEU (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 39002100442541

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Sports Nutrition: From Lab to Kitchen is written by leaders in the field who discuss the latest science and translate the scientific findings into a practical message. This book bridges the gap between science and practice.

Includes bibliographical references p. 185-195.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Authors (p. 7)
  • Chapter 01 The history of sports nutrition (p. 9)
  • Chapter 02 What is the optimal composition of an athlete's diet? (p. 14)
  • Chapter 03 The optimal pre-competition meal (p. 19)
  • Chapter 04 Carbohydrate intake during exercise (p. 25)
  • Chapter 05 Hydration: What is new? (p. 31)
  • Chapter 06 Fat burning (p. 38)
  • Chapter 07 Nutrition for recovery (p. 48)
  • Chapter 08 Nutrition, Sleep and recovery (p. 54)
  • Chapter 09 Building muscle (p. 62)
  • Chapter 10 Train low-compete high (p. 66)
  • Chapter 11 Optimizing training adaptations by manipulating protein (p. 71)
  • Chapter 12 Alternative fuels (p. 80)
  • Chapter 13 Dietary supplements (p. 86)
  • Chapter 14 Risks associated with dietry supplement use (p. 92)
  • Chapter 15 Nutrition and immune function (p. 98)
  • Chapter 16 Supplements to boost immune function (p. 105)
  • Chapter 17 Sport nutrition for women (p. 111)
  • Chapter 18 Nutrition, the brain and prolonged exercise (p. 117)
  • Chapter 19 Weight management (p. 123)
  • Chapter 20 Protein and weight loss (p. 129)
  • Chapter 21 Nutrition-and exercise-associated gastrointestinal problems (p. 135)
  • Chapter 22 Marathon running (p. 140)
  • Chapter 23 Nutrition for middle distance running (p. 145)
  • Chapter 24 Swimming (p. 152)
  • Chapter 25 Triathlon (p. 160)
  • Chapter 26 Adventure racing and ultra marathons (p. 166)
  • Chapter 27 Team sports (p. 173)
  • Chapter 28 The Future: Individualizing nutrition & hydration (p. 178)
  • References (p. 185)
  • Photo & Illustration Credits (p. 195)

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