Description
Book SynopsisNutrition for Dance and Performance is the first complete textbook written by an experienced dietitian specialising in the field of dance nutrition. It seeks to provide both dancers-in-training and instructors with practical advice on dance nutrition for health and performance. It is also highly relevant for dance professionals. With an in-depth and extensive coverage on all nutrition topics relevant to dancers, this book covers nutrition for the scenarios dancers face, including day-to-day training and rehearsals, peak performance, injuries, immunonutrition, nutrition and stress management. Information is included on topics applicable to individual dancers including advice for dancers with Type 1 diabetes and clinical conditions relating to gut health.
The book guides the reader through the macronutrients making up the diet, their chemical structure and their role in health and optimal performance. Readers are shown how to estimate energy and nutrie
Table of Contents
1. Dance Nutrition
2. Food and the Dancer
3. Energy for Dance
4. Carbohydrate for Training and Performance
5. Protein for Strength and Body Maintenance
6. Dietary Fat for Health and Longevity
7. Hydration for Stamina and Performance Optimisation
8. Supplements to Support Health and Performance (To Supplement Food Not Replace It)
9. Body Composition
10. Disordered Eating
11. Health and Performance
12. Plant Based Diets for Dancers
13. Clinical Nutrition
