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Today s top athletes understand that meeting one s nutritional needs is critical when competing. Those who perform heavy physical activity must receive an increased level of nutrients, fluid and energy. This book offers a concise introduction to the links between nutrition and physical performance.
List of contents
Preface.
Acknowledgements.
Introduction.
PART I: NUTRITIONAL ASPECTS OF MACRONUTRIENTS IN SPORTS.
Carbohydrate (CHO).
Fat.
Protein.
PART II: ASPECTS OF DEHYDRATION AND REHYDRATION IN SPORTS.
Fluids and Electrolytes.
PART III: NUTRITIONAL ASPECTS OF MICRONUTRIENTS.
Minerals.
Trace Elements.
Vitamins.
Antioxidants and Exercise Induced Free Radicals.
PART IV: NUTRITIONAL ERGOGENICS AND METABOLISM.
Nutritional Ergogenics.
Eating Disorders in Athletes.
From Theory to Practice.
A Brief Outline of Metabolism.
References.
Index.
About the author
FRED BROUNS is an internationally recognised authority in the field of sports nutrition and supplementation. Over the years he has been consultant to The International Olympic Committee, to numerous National Olympic Committees and Sports Federations, the Dutch Soccer Team, Professional cycling teams, the Dutch Olympic team and many others.
Summary
The top athletes understand that meeting one's nutritional needs is critical when competing. Those who perform heavy physical activity must receive an increased level of nutrients, fluid and energy. This book offers a concise introduction to the links between nutrition and physical performance.
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"...to compare this book to a car, it would be a Ford Mondeo as it is reliable, comfortable, midpriced and easy-to-use..." (Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, April 2003)
"...This publication contains a lot of valuable information in the field of sports nutrition." ( Scandinavian Journal of Nutrition, Vol. 47, No.1, 2003)
