eBook Vts Clinical Sports Nutrition

This fourth edition of Clinical Sports Nutrition continues to integrate the science and practice of sports nutrition. Each chapter is specifically formatted to combine the viewpoints of two sports nutrition experts: the scientific principles underpinning each issue are reviewed by an internationally recognized nutritionist with extensive research experience while a sports dietitian summarizes the practice tips that can be drawn from these principles. TOPICS INCLUDEMeasuring the nutritional status of athletesAssessing the physique of the athleteWeight loss and making weightFluid and carbohydrate intake during exercisePrevention protection and treatment of iron deficiency and depletionSupplements and sports foodsRequirements for special athletic populations (e. g. athletes with diabetes and vegetarians) and environments (e. g. training at altitude) NEW FEATURES INCLUDEUpdates in the consensus viewpoints from international bodies such as the International Olympic Committee and the American College of Sports MedicineInternational contributors from Australia the UK Canada and the USARevised design to aid navigation and readability.