This textbook provides the reader with thorough coverage of the role nutrition plays in enhancing one's health, fitness, and sport performance. Current research and practical activities are incorporated throughout.
| ISBN | 0073375551 | | Pages | 648 | | ISBN13 | 9780073375557
(What's this?) | | Volumes | 1 | | Publisher | McGraw-Hill Education - Europe | | Weight (grammes) | 1374 | | Imprint | McGraw Hill Higher Education | | Published in | London | | Format | Paperback | | Previous ISBN | 9780073270586 | | Publication date | 01 Mar 2009 | | Height (mm) | 276 | | Library of Congress | 2008049593 | | Width (mm) | 228 | | DEWEY | 613.2 | | Spine width (mm) | 22 | | DEWEY edition | DC22 | | Academic level | Tertiary education |
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1 Introduction to Nutrition for Health, Fitness, and Sports Performance 2 Healthful Nutrition for Fitness and Sport: The Consumer Athlete 3 Human Energy 4 Carbohydrates: The Main Energy Food 5 Fat: An Important Energy Source during Exercise 6 Protein: The Tissue Builder 7 Vitamins: The Organic Regulators 8 Minerals: The Inorganic Regulators 9 Water, Electrolytes and Temperature Regulation 10 Body Weight and Composition for Health and Sport 11 Weight Maintenance and Loss through Proper Nutrition and Exercise 12 Weight Gaining through Proper Nutrition and Exercise 13 Food Drugs and Related Supplements Appendix A--Units of Measurement: English System--Metric System Equivalents Appendix B--Approximate Caloric Expenditure per Minute for Various Physical Activities Appendix C--Self-Test on Drinking Habits and Alcoholism Appendix D--Determination of Healthy Body Weight Appendix E--Exchange Lists for Meal Planning Appendix F--Calories, Percent Fat, Cholesterol, Sodium, and Dietary Fiber in Selected Fast-Food Restaurant Products Appendix G--Energy Pathways of Carbohydrate, Fat, and Protein Appendix H--Small Steps: 120 Small Steps to a Healthier Diet and Increased Physical Activity Appendix I--Sample Menu for a 2000-Calorie Food Pattern Appendix J--MyPyramid for Kids
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