Ultimate Sports Nutrition

Pays attention to the role of ergogenic aids (supplements both legal and questionable). This work includes things like Creatine, vitamin B-12, Omega-3 fatty acids, ginseng and phosphates among the other popular nutritional aids. It also includes charts comparing "sports nutritionals" (sports drinks, bars, gels, liquid meals, and protein powders).

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In every sport, at the level of casual runner or world-class athlete, eating correctly improves the quality of performance. Ultimate Sports Nutrition pays particular attention to the role of ergogenic aids (supplements both legal and questionable) which are so prevalent in the media currently. This includes things like Creatine, vitamin B-12, Omega-3 fatty acids, ginseng and phosphates among the other popular nutritional aids. There are also charts comparing "sports nutritionals" (sports drinks, bars, gels, liquid meals, and protein powders), a review of popular weight loss diets, discussions of fat, protein, carbohydrates, and vitamins and how they affect athletes. The authors also address the issues of hydration and body composition and the specific concerns of female athletes of all ages, rounding out the most up-to-date, comprehensive book for today's athlete.