Abigail J. Larson, Kary Woodruff

Sports Nutrition Strategies for Success (eBook, ePUB)

A Practical Guide to Improving Performance Through Nutrition

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

This text provides science-based nutrition recommendations that support the optimal performance and well being of young athletes. The authors give an overview of sports nutrition fundamentals, including a breakdown of the macronutrient, micronutrient, and hydration recommendations, as well as optimal quantity and timing of nutrient intake. They also discuss weight management and how to support athletes in achieving healthy weight gain or weight loss; disordered eating and eating disorders signs, symptoms, and treatment; and risks and benefits of dietary supplements. This text concludes with delicious and nutritious meal and snack recipes and a list of reputable resources. Ultimately, this text is a practical, meaningful, and applied sport nutrition resource for exercise professionals across a wide range of disciplines.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Momentum Press
• Seitenzahl: 100
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. November 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781944749989
• Artikelnr.: 54106791

Autorenporträt

Abigail Larson is an assistant professor at Southern Utah University. She has her PhD in exercise science and is a registered dietitian and certified specialist in sports nutrition. Abigail teaches concepts and applications of exercise and clinical physiology as well as sport psychology and sport nutrition. She has published numerous articles on the topics of sport conditioning and nutrition; her first text, Fuel for Sport, was published by Momentum Press in 2016. Abigail is also a former professional athlete and represented the US Ski Team as an Olympic athlete in Torino Italy (2006).