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Record Nr.

UNINA9910790531003321

Titolo

Sports nutrition / / edited by Ronald J. Maughan

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Chichester, West Sussex : , : John Wiley & Sons, , 2014

ISBN

1-118-69231-4

1-118-69233-0

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (682 p.)

Collana

Encyclopaedia of sports medicine ; ; volume XIX

Altri autori (Persone)

MaughanRon J. <1951->

Disciplina

613.7/11

Soggetti

Sports - Physiological aspects

Athletes - Nutrition

Sports medicine

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

"An IOC medical commission publication."

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

part 1. The underpinning science -- part 2. Energy and macronutrients -- part 3. Micronutrients and dietary supplements -- part 4. Practical issues -- part 5. Health-related and clinical sports nutrition -- part 6. Sport-specific nutrition : practical issues.

Sommario/riassunto

This latest volume in the Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine and Science, this book is the definitive comprehensive reference to nutrition as it relates to athletic performance. Leading experts from the fields of nutrition, sports science and sports medicine outline the current state of knowledge, from the biochemistry and physiology of eating to practical guidance for trainers, coaches, physicians and other professionals. Topics include weight management, supplements, and planning diets for optimal training and performance. This book is published in conjunction with the Medical Commis