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.
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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.
