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Record Nr.

UNINA9910826574103321

Autore

Daries Hayley

Titolo

Nutrition for sport and exercise : a practical guide / / Hayley Daries

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Chichester [England], : Wiley-Blackwell, 2012

ISBN

1-118-35974-7

1-78539-373-1

1-118-70269-7

1-283-55043-1

9786613862884

1-118-35973-9

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (282 p.)

Disciplina

613.7

Soggetti

Nutrition

Sports - Physiological aspects

Exercise - Physiological aspects

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction to sport and exercise nutrition -- The athlete's energy needs -- Laying the foundation of a good diet -- Carbohydrates -- Proteins -- Fats -- Vitamins and minerals -- Fluid balance -- Performance-enhancing (ergogenic) aids.

Sommario/riassunto

Food and drink choices before, during and after training and competition have a direct impact on health, body mass and composition, nutrient availability and recovery time, and an optimal diet can significantly improve exercise performance. Nutrition for Sport and Exercise outlines the fundamental principles of nutrition in relation to sport and exercise and then applies these principles through practical tools such as food and nutrient lists, recipes and menu options. This practical guide translates the athlete's goals into achievable strategies and shortens the gap between theory a