Burke Louise, Deakin Vicki (eds.) Clinical Sports Nutrition

4th edition. — McGraw-Hill Education, 2010. — 736 p.This fourth edition of Clinical Sports Nutrition continues to integrate the science and practice of sports nutrition. Each chapter is specifically formatted to combine the viewpoints of two sports nutrition experts: the scientific principles underpinning each issue are reviewed by an internationally recognized nutritionist with extensive research experience, while a sports dietitian summarizes the practice tips that can be drawn from these principles.Sports nutrition: an historical perspective
Exercise physiology and metabolism
Measuring nutritional status of athletes: clinical and research perspectives
Kinanthropometry: physique assessment of the athlete
Protein and amino acid needs for training and bulking up
Energy requirement of the athlete: assessment and evidence of energy efficiency
Weight loss and the athlete
Making weight in sports
Eating disorders and disordered eating in athletes
Bone, exercise, nutrition and menstrual disturbances
Iron depletion in athletes
Vitamin, mineral and antioxidant needs of athletes
Preparation for competition
Nutrition for recovery after competition and training
Nutritional strategies to enhance fat oxidation during aerobic exercise
Dietary supplements and nutritional ergogenic aids in sport
Nutrition for special populations: children and young athletes
Nutrition and the aging athlete
Special needs: the athlete with diabetes
Special needs: the vegetarian athlete
Athletes with gastrointestinal disorders
Special needs: athletes with disabilities
Medical and nutritional issues for the traveling athlete
Nutritional issues for special environments: training and competing at altitude and in hot climates
Providing meals for athletic groups