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Jeukendrup, Asker E., 1969-

Sport nutrition : an introduction to energy production and performance / Asker Jeukendrup, Michael Gleeson. - 2nd ed. - Champaigne, Ill. ; Leeds : Human Kinetics, c2010. - xi, 473 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 28 cm.

Previous ed.: 2004.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nutrients -- Nutrients and recommended intakes -- Fuel sources for muscle and exercise metabolism -- Energy -- Gastric emptying, digestion, and absorption -- Carbohydrate -- Fat -- Protein and amino acids -- Water requirements and fluid balance -- Vitamins and minerals -- Nutrition supplements -- Nutrition and training adaptations -- Body composition -- Weight management -- Eating disorders in athletes -- Nutrition and immune function in athletes.

This text provides a comprehensive discussion of the scientific principles behind sports nutrition, including the background and rationale for current nutritional guidelines.

ISBN: 9780736079624 (pbk.) : £49.95 9780736079624 (pbk.) : Đ49.95

LCCN: 2009034956

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Physical fitness--Nutritional aspects
Athletes--Nutrition--Requirements
Nutrition.
Athletes--Nutrition
Sports training & coaching
Dietetics & nutrition
Health, relationships & personal development
Health and Wellbeing.
Nutritional Physiological Phenomena.
Sports Medicine--methods
Exercise--physiology
Food.
Physical Fitness--physiology

LC Class. No.: TX361.A8 / J48 2010

Dewey Class. No.: 613.2024796 JEU