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Author:   Judy A. Driskell (University of Nebraska, Lincoln, USA) ,  Ira Wolinsky (Professor Emeritus, University of Houston, Texas, USA)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Volume:   16
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.712kg
ISBN:  

9780849381973

ISBN 10:   0849381975
Pages:   296
Publication Date:   17 September 1999
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction The Nutrients Digestion and Absorption of Nutrients The Most Important Nutrient: WaterMacronutrients: The Energy Nutrients Carbohydrate Metabolism and Exercise Lipid Metabolism and Exercise Protein Metabolism and ExerciseMicronutrients: The Catalysts Vitamin Metabolism and Exercise Mineral Metabolism and Exercise Ergogenic Aids and ExerciseEnergy Requirements Assessment of Energy Intake Assessment of Energy Expenditure Weight ControlBody Composition Assessment of Body Composition Overweight and Obesity Underweight and Eating Disorders Conditioning Nutritional Status of AthletesDietary and Exercise Recommendations for the Healthy Athlete Nutrition and Exercise Guidelines Recommendations for Individuals in the Various Stages of Their LifespansExercise as Therapy for Degenerative DiseasesSummary: Interrelationships between Nutrition and Exercise

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provides an excellent overviewinformation presented is complete and contains current researchfor health professionalsmay be useful as a review or a quick reference when dealing with exercise and nutrient needs. - Rachael Cunnick, MS.RD, nutrition consultant for Student Health Services and doctoral candidate in nutrition/exercise sciences at Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado Health professionals and students may find this text a useful reference for basic nutrition information and dietary guidelines. Chapters are short, well organized, and easy to read. - Kathe A. Gabel, Ph.D, R.D., L.D., Journal of Nutrition Education, Vol. 32, No. 4 The book fills a definite need. - Robert W. Teel, PhD, Loma Linda University Weighted Numerical Score: 88- *** - Robert W. Teel, PhD, Loma Linda University

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