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Author:   J.R. Devlin ,  C. Williams
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.453kg
ISBN:  

9781138418257

ISBN 10:   1138418250
Pages:   212
Publication Date:   28 July 2017
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction. Foods, nutrition and sports performance: final consensus statement. Limits of energy turnover in relation to physical performance, achievement of energy balance on a daily basis. Carbohydrates and exercise. Timing and method of increased carbohydrate intake to cope with heavy training, competition and recovery. Effect of exercise on protein requirements. Importance of fat as a support nutrient for energy: metabolism of athletes. Vitamin suppplementation and physical exercise performance. Minerals: exercise performance and supplementation in athletes. Fluid and electrolyte loss and replacement in exercise. Heat - sweat - dehydration - rehydration: a praxin oriented approach. Index. Contributors: Dr J T Devlin, University of Vermont, USA. Prof C J Williams, University of Loughborough, UK. Dr E J van der Beek, Institute of CIVO, Netherlands. Prof P A Bjorntorp, University of Goteborg, Sweden. Dr F Brouns, University of Limburg, Netherlands. Dr E F Coyle, University of Texas, USA. Dr P Clarkson, University of Massachusets, USA. Dr M Hargreaves , Footscray Institute of Technology, Australia. Dr P W R Lemon , Kent State University, USA. Dr R J Maughan, University of Aberdeen, Scotland. Dr K Westerterp, University of Limburg, Netherlands.

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This is an excellent reference book for dietitians, coaches, trainers and other health professionals....a concise, accurate summary of research regarding the relationships of nutrition and food to athletic performance - Journal of the American Dietetic Association

"""This is an excellent reference book for dietitians, coaches, trainers and other health professionals....a concise, accurate summary of research regarding the relationships of nutrition and food to athletic performance"" - Journal of the American Dietetic Association"

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Devlin, J.R.; Williams, C.

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