Sports Nutrition

With more than 1,000 references from top academic journals, this book offers critical knowledge concerning nutrient ingestion for enhancing exercise and sports performance. It has a clear focus on scientifically based sports nutrition advice to maximize performance. It also addresses exercise metabolism, which governs how nutrients exert physiologic effects that lead to increased athletic potential. The book examines the three key macronutrients¿fat, carbohydrate, and protein¿discussing various aspects of macronutrient metabolism and strategies for their intake. It also covers hydration, body composition, energy balance, gaining muscle, and losing fat.