Nutritional Supplements in Sports and Exercise (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

In the ever-growing field of sports nutrition and nutritional supplementation, it is imperative to have a comprehensive and extensive guide, which is exactly what Nutritional Supplements in Sports and Exercise provides. The editors and authors have skillfully structured their research and findings as they deliver an accessible wealth of knowledge to the general population, while also maintaining academic and professional integrity through quality based and advanced scientific research, which renders it useful in the professional environment by sports nutritionists, exercise physiologists, strength and conditioning/personal trainers, athletic trainers, registered dietitians, college/ professional sports affiliates, and academic programs. Not only does Nutritional Supplements in Sports and Exercise significantly cover the physical aspects of supplement usage, but it also expands its breadth as it notes the psychological effects upon users and discusses its various governmental regulations, and attempts to understand the future of nutritional supplements as the industry continues its likely growth. Nutritional Supplements in Sports and Exercise covers a timely subject, and offers interested readers knowledgeable insight into a rising industry plagued by concerns and question.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Humana Press
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. November 2008
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781597452311
• Artikelnr.: 37346601

Inhaltsangabe

The Industrial Nature of the Supplement Game.- Effect of Government Regulation on the Evolution of Sports Nutrition.- Psychology of Supplementation in Sport and Exercise: Motivational Antecedents and Biobehavioral Outcomes.- Nutritional Basics First.- Role of Nutritional Supplements Complementing Nutrient-Dense Diets: General Versus Sport/Exercise-Specific Dietary Guidelines Related to Energy Expenditure.- Macronutrient Intake for Physical Activity.- Essential and Nonessential Micronutrients and Sport.- Fluid Regulation for Life and Human Performance.- Specialized Nutritional Supplements and Strategies.- Muscle Mass and Weight Gain Nutritional Supplements.- Weight Loss Nutritional Supplements.- Effective Nutritional Supplement Combinations.- Nutritional Supplements for Strength Power Athletes.- Nutritional Supplements for Endurance Athletes.- Nutritional Supplements to Enhance Recovery.- Nutritional Supplementation and Meal Timing.- Present and Future Directions of Nutritional Supplements.- Future Trends: Nutritional Supplements in Sports and Exercise.