Nutrition for Sport and Exercise

Herausgeber: Perkins, Vincent

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

The biochemical and physiological processes by which an organism makes use of food to support its life are studied under nutrition. These include ingestion, assimilation, biosynthesis, absorption and excretion. Sports and exercise bring changes in our muscular, neurohumoral and cardiovascular systems. These changes can affect our functional capacity and strength. Sport nutrition is the practice of diet and nutrition which aims to improve the athletic condition of human body. The nutrients studied within sport nutrition are classified into macronutrients and micronutrients. Carbohydrates, fats and proteins are categorized as macronutrients as they can be ingested in large quantities and are required for healthy cellular growth and metabolism. Important micronutrients for athletes include calcium, iron, zinc, vitamin B complex, vitamin C, D and E. Sports nutrition plays an important role in various strength and endurance sports such as cycling, weightlifting, bodybuilding, etc. The topics included in this book on nutrition for sports and exercise are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. Some of the diverse topics covered herein address the varied branches that fall under this category. This book will provide comprehensive knowledge to the readers.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Murphy & Moore Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 247
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. März 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 254mm x 178mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 649g
• ISBN-13: 9781639874057
• ISBN-10: 1639874054
• Artikelnr.: 62816371