TY - BOOK AU - Larson,Abigail AU - Woodruff,Kary TI - Sports nutrition strategies for success: a practical guide to improving performance through nutrition T2 - Health, wellness, and exercise science collection SN - 9781944749989 AV - TX361.A8 L277 2017 U1 - 613.2024796 23 PY - 2017/// CY - New York, [New York] (222 East 46th Street, New York, NY 10017) PB - Momentum Press KW - Athletes KW - Nutrition KW - Adolescent Athletes KW - Coaches Education KW - Dietary Needs KW - Exercise Performance KW - Exercise Science KW - Meal Planning KW - Sports Nutrition KW - Sport Performance KW - Libros electronicos N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; 1. Basic sports nutrition guidelines -- 2. Optimal eating for optimal training -- 3. Energy balance, body weight and body composition -- 4. Eating disorders and disordered eating -- 5. Supplements and ergogenic aids -- 6. Recipes for athletes and additional resources -- About the author -- Index; Restricted to libraries which purchase an unrestricted PDF download via an IP N2 - The intent of this book is to provide science-based nutrition recommendations that will support optimal performance as well as promote the health and well-being of the athlete. The reader can expect an overview of sports nutrition fundamentals, including a breakdown of the macronutrient (carbohydrates, proteins, and fats), micronutrient, and hydration recommendations. Optimal quantity and timing of nutrient intake is also addressed. This information is then expanded upon through applied scenarios and strategies intended to help the reader develop individualized sports nutrition and hydration plans which implement recommendations within the context of busy schedules. This text also addresses weight management issues and how to best support athletes in achieving healthy weight gain or weight loss goals; disordered eating and eating disorders prevention, risks, signs, symptoms, and treatments among athletes; and risks and benefits of dietary supplements (including a helpful risk and application schemata for common dietary supplements); finally this text concludes with a chapter devoted to delicious and nutritious meal and snack recipes and a list of reputable resources for further reading. Ultimately this text is intended to be a practical, meaningful, and applied sport nutrition resource for exercise professionals across a wide range of disciplines UR - https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bcsl-ebooks/detail.action?docID=4753452 ER -