Fink Heather Hedrick, Mikesky Alan E. (eds.) Practical Applications in Sports Nutrition

4th edition. — Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2015. — 573 p. — ISBN: 9781284036695Revised and updated to keep pace with changes in the field, the Fourth Edition of Practical Applications in Sports Nutrition provides students and practitioners with the latest sports nutrition information and dietary practices so they can assist athletes and fitness enthusiasts in achieving their personal performance goals. With data and statistics from the latest nutrition research and guidelines, it demonstrates effective ways to communicate sports nutrition messages to athletes and how to motivate individuals to make permanent behavior change. Early chapters provide an introduction to sports nutrition and give a thorough explanation of macronutrients, micronutrients, and water and their relation to athletic performance. Later chapters focus on the practical and applied aspects of sports nutrition including behavior change through consultations and weight management. Chapter 15 targets the unique nutrition requirements of special populations such as athletes who are pregnant, vegetarian, or have chronic diseases. The text concludes with a chapter dedicated to helping readers discover the pathway to becoming a sports dietitian through education and experience.The Basics of Sports Nutrition
Introduction to Sports Nutrition
Nutrients: Ingestion to Energy Metabolism
Carbohydrates
Fats
Proteins
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
Nutritional Ergogenics
The Practical Application of Sports Nutrition
Nutrition Consultation with Athletes
Weight Management
Endurance and Ultra-endurance Athletes
Strength/Power Athletes
Team Sport Athletes
Special Populations
Jobs in Sports Nutrition