Use the most sophisticated sports nutrition information to help you reach your athletic performance goals. In Advanced Sports Nutrition, Third Edition, world-renowned sports nutritionist Dr. Dan Benardot combines the latest research, strategies, and sports nutrition information with his experience in academia and work with elite athletes to help you learn the following: The implications of relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S) and within-day energy balance so you can maintain crucial energy balance throughout training and competition Optimal ratios and quantities of nutrients, vitamins, and minerals for achieving maximum power, strength, and performance How to avoid gastrointestinal distress during activity The most popular supplements and their effects on your athletic performance Strategies for balancing fluid and electrolytes to avoid dehydration and hyperhydration How to combat the effects of travel, such as jet lag, new foods, sleep disruption, and high altitude Weight-loss and body-composition issues so you can apply appropriate strategies to achieve the optimal strength-to-weight ratio for your sport Sport-specific guidelines for power sports, endurance sports, and those that require both power and endurance To further assist you in distilling the science into practice, you’ll find 13 practical nutrition guides in the appendix. Curious about pregame nutrition, hydration, high-carb snacks, or macronutrient intake? These quick reference sheets help you easily apply the principles to your own nutrition plan. With Advanced Sports Nutrition, Third Edition, you get practical advice for how best to put nutrition science to work for you. Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam.

New from the American College of Sports Medicine! This clear and highly applied overview of exercise nutrition illustrates difficult concepts using real-world examples and case studies that allow students to put learning into practice. Well-known author Dan Benardot draws on his vast experience as an instructor, scientist, and practitioner to craft an engaging and factual resource that makes the nutrition of exercise science accessible. Written at a level appropriate for both exercise science majors and non-majors, this practical book is packed with helpful in-text learning aids and stunning visuals that bring concepts to life. As an ACSM publication, this text offers the unsurpassed quality and excellence that has become synonymous with titles by the leading exercise science organization in the world. Case studies with discussion questions in every chapter show real-world application of the science of nutrition. Important Factors to Considerboxes throughout chapters summarize key points. Practical advice and clear explanations in every chapter prepare students for effective practice. In-text learning aids, including Chapter Objectives, boxed Key Terms, bulleted Chapter Summaries , and multiple-choice Chapter Questions, help students master the content of the course. Practical Application Activityboxes that challenge students to get actively involved with the content include such activities as using a nutrition tracker to assess their diet for a full day and analyze their energy balance. eBook available for purchase. Fast, smart, and convenient, today's eBooks can transform learning. These interactive, fully searchable tools offer 24/7 access on multiple devices, the ability to highlight and share notes, and more

"Advanced Sports Nutrition" helped thousands of athletes apply the most effective and cutting-edge strategies for optimal fueling and performance. Now this best-seller returns, updated with the latest research, topics, and innovations in sports nutrition.

Far beyond the typical food pyramid formula, "Advanced Sports Nutrition" offers serious strategies for serious athletes. This comprehensive guide includes the latest nutrition concepts for athletes in any sport. World-renowned sports nutritionist Dr. Dan Benardot breaks down the chemistry of improved performance into winning principles that ensure athletes' key energy systems are properly stocked at all times:

-Meal, energy, and nutrient timing guidelines to maintain that crucial energy balance throughout the day

-Optimal ratios and quantities of nutrients, vitamins, and minerals for any sport

-Guidelines on identifying and maintaining optimal body composition for maximal power, strength, and athletic performance

-The latest research on ergogenic aids, such as quercitin and caffeine

-Strategies for avoiding gastrointestinal distress during activity and reducing exercise-induced inflammation

-The effects of travel, high altitude, and age on nutrition needs and performance

-Strategies for balancing fluid and electrolytes to avoid dehydration and hyperhydration

-Sport-specific guidelines for increased power, strength, and endurance

The best conditioning programs and technical instruction are beneficial only if your body is properly fueled and ready to operate at peak efficiency. With "Advanced Sports Nutrition, Second Edition," you can be assured that when you are ready to push the limits of training and competition, your body is, too.