Description
Book SynopsisNSCA’s Guide to Sport and Exercise Nutrition will lead you through the key concepts of sport and exercise nutrition so that you can assess an individual’s nutrition status and—if it falls within your scope of practice—develop customized nutrition plans.
Table of ContentsChapter 1. Foods and Fluids for Training and Sport Performance
Bill Campbell, PhD, and Marie Spano, MS, RD
New Developments in Nutrition Research
Topics in Nutrition and Performance
Professional Applications
Summary Points
Chapter 2. Carbohydrate
Donovan Fogt, PhD
Types of Carbohydrate
Carbohydrate Regulation in the Body
Carbohydrate and Performance
Professional Applications
Summary Points
Chapter 3. Protein
Richard B. Kreider, PhD
Protein in the Body
Types of Protein
Protein and Performance
Professional Applications
Summary Points
Chapter 4. Fat
Lonnie Lowery, PhD, RD
Fat Digestion and Absorption
Types of Fat
Dietary Fat and Performance
Professional Applications
Summary Points
Chapter 5. Fluids
Bob Seebohar, MS, RD
Fluid Balance During Exercise
Measuring Hydration Status
Hydration and Performance
Age-Related Fluid Needs
Professional Applications
Summary Points
Chapter 6. Vitamins and Minerals
Henry C. Lukaski, PhD
Micronutrient Requirements for Athletes
Vitamins and Performance
Minerals and Performance
Professional Applications
Summary Points
Chapter 7. Strength and Power Supplements
Colin Wilborn, PhD, and Bill Campbell, PhD
Creatine
HMB
Protein and Amino Acids
Beta-Alanine
Professional Applications
Summary Points
Chapter 8. Aerobic Endurance Supplements
Bob Seebohar, MS, RD
Sport Drinks as Ergogenic Aids
Amino Acids and Protein for Aerobic Endurance Athletes
High Molecular Weight Carbohydrates
Caffeine
Sodium Bicarbonate and Citrate
Professional Applications
Summary Points
Chapter 9. Nutrient Timing
Chad Kerksick, PhD
Nutrient Timing and Aerobic Endurance Performance
Nutrient Intake and Recovery
Nutrient Timing, Resistance Training, and Strength and Power Performance
Professional Applications
Summary Points
Chapter 10. Energy Expenditure and Body Composition
Paul LaBounty, PhD, MPT, and Joey Antonio, PhD
Energy Balance
Hypocaloric Diets
Hypercaloric Diets
Sport Supplements to Improve Body Composition
Professional Applications
Summary Points
Chapter 11. Nutritional Needs Analysis
Marie Spano, MS, RD
Measuring Body Composition
Recording and Analyzing Food Intake
Professional Applications
Summary Points
Chapter 12. Consultation and Development of Athlete Plans
Amanda Carlson MS, RD
Providing Nutrition Knowledge
Maintaining Confidentiality
Developing the Athlete’s Nutrition Plan
Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating
Female Athlete Triad
Professional Applications
Summary Points
