Updated with the latest cutting-edge research findings, this Third Edition helps readers make the bridge between nutrition and exercise concepts and their practical applications. The book provides a strong foundation in the science of exercise nutrition and bioenergetics and offers valuable insights into how the principles work in the real world of physical activity and sports medicine. Case Studies and Personal Health and Exercise Nutrition activities engage readers in practical nutritional assessment problems. This edition includes the latest findings on such current topics as nutritional supplements, eating disorders, Healthy Eating Index, food labeling, MyPyramid, and obesity.
A companion Website offers approximately 300 multiple-choice and true/false quiz questions to help readers prepare for exams.
Introduction PART I: Food Nutrients: Structure, Function and
Digestion, Absorption, and Assimilation The Macronutrients The
Micronutrients and Water Digestion and Absorption of the Food Nutrients
PART II: Nutrient Bioenergetics in Exercise and Training Nutrient Role in
Bioenergetics Macronutrient Metabolism in Exercise and Training
Measurement of Energy in Food and During Physical Activity PART III:
Optimal Nutrition for the Physically Active Person: Making Informed and
Healthful Choice Nutritional Recommendations for the Physically Active
Person Nutritional Considerations for Intense Training and Sports
Competition Making Wise Choices in the Nutrition Marketplace PART IV:
Thermoregulation and Fluid Balance During Heat Stress Exercise
Thermoregulation, Fluid Balance, and Rehydration PART V: Purported
Ergogenic Aids Pharmacologic and Chemical Ergogenic Aids Evaluated
Nutritional Ergogenic Aids Evaluated PART VI: Body Composition, Weight
Control, and Disordered Eating Behaviors Body Composition Assessment and
Sport-Specific Observations Energy Balance, Exercise, and Weight Control
Disordered Eating Appendix A Nurtritive Values for Common Foods,
Alcoholic and Nonalcoholic Beverages, and Specialty and Fast-Food Items
Appendix B Energy Expenditure in Household, Occupational, Recreational, and
Sports Activities Appendix C Assessment of Energy and Nutrient Intakes:
Three-Day Dietary Survey Appendix D Body Composition Assessment Appendix
E Body Composition Characteristics of Athletes in Different Sports
Appendix F Three-Day Physical Activity Log
