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Nutrients as Ergogenic Aids for Sports and Exercise discusses the
growing body of information regarding the enhancement of human
physical performance by dietary manipulations through ergogenesis.
It balances the application of nutritional manipulations between
overzealous promoters and recalcitrant cynics. By offering a
thorough, comprehensive and up-to-date review of what is known
about ergogenic effects of nutrients on humans, it bridges the gap
between common usage and scientific knowledge. Nutrients as
Ergogenic Aids for Sports and Exercise covers in detail many
popular product ingredients not considered elsewhere. It
illustrates areas awaiting future research, and offers suggestions
for avoiding the pitfalls of performing ergogenesis research.
Nutritional assessment is a key to determining the health and
performance efficiency of professional, collegiate, and
recreational athletes. Expanded to include new chapters, the second
edition of Nutritional Assessment of Athletes examines the dietary,
nutritional, and physical needs of athletes and describes critical
biochemical and clinical assessment factors. Reflecting growing
evidence on the importance of hydration and fluid replacement on
physical performance, this edition includes a new chapter on this
topic, as well as a new chapter on nutrigenomics and the molecular
aspects of physical performance and nutritional assessment. The
book gives detailed descriptions of the methods utilized in
collecting assessment data and discusses the advantages and
limitations of each method. It also summarizes evidence-based
practical information relating to nutritional assessment of
athletes. This volume is a valuable resource for nutritionists,
dietitians, exercise scientists, coaches, trainers, and physicians,
as well as athletes who wish to improve their performance.
In competitive sports where an extra breath or a millisecond
quicker neural response can spell the difference between fame and
mediocrity, a number of myths have persisted around the impact of
what might be considered megadoses of various vitamins and trace
elements. We do know that a growing body of research indicates that
work capacity, oxygen consumption, and other measures of physical
performance are affected by a deficiency or borderline deficiency
in specific vitamins or essential trace elements. However, when it
comes to providing larger doses, the research is conflicted The
second edition of Sports Nutrition: Vitamins and Trace Elements,
edited by two of the most respected experts in sports nutrition,
provides an updated critical review of these reports. The latest
volume of this highly popular work includes a collection of
chapters written by top researchers from several academic
disciplines. Applying their expertise in specific vitamin or trace
element nutrition as it relates to exercise and sports, they weigh
in on the full alphabet of vitamins as well as a variety of trace
elements, incorporating the most recent research. This edition adds
chapters on choline and iodine. It also emphasizes new findings on
vitamin and mineral metabolic reactions and provides in-depth
discussion on the overuse of vitamins to toxic levels and its
effect on physical performance. Sports nutritionists, sports
medicine and fitness professionals, researchers, exercise
physiologists, students, health practitioners, as well as those
lay-persons interested in optimal nutrition will find this book
especially timely and highly helpful in sorting myth from truth.
Exercise by itself tears down the body. To rebuild that body so
that it expresses greater strength, endurance, and speed, requires
sound nutritional practices based on fact rather than fad. Those
practices must also recognize that specific needs vary greatly
according to age, gender, and intensity of exercise. Sports
Nutrition: Energy Metabolism and Exercise offers a cutting-edge
investigation of energy metabolism and exercise in relation to
sports nutrition. Edited by the team of Ira Wolinsky and Judy
Driskell, who continue to build on their reputation as leading
experts on sports-nutrition, and written by researchers qualified
for the task, this myth-busting work presents- -New findings on
essential energy-yielding nutrients -New material on the estimation
of energy requirements Various chapters examine the active body's
need for energy-yielding carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. The
book also considers laboratory methods for determining the energy
expenditure of athletes as well as unique assessment methods used
to measure activity in the field. In addition, the text considers
important physiological aspects of energy metabolism such as body
weight regulation, and examines variances necessitated by gender
and age. Based on rigorous research, this readable work offers
sound advice for all those concerned with the proper nourishment of
the active body. Nutritionists, trainers, exercise physiologists,
and athletes themselves will find much food for thought on
nutrition science, as well as practical guidance in determining the
ingredients required to maximize training.
Nutritional Ergogenic Aids provides an up-to-date review of what is
hypothetical and what is known about the most extensively used
nutritional ergogenic aids; dietary supplements to enhance physical
and athletic performance. Among the 23 aids discussed are
branched-chain amino acids, carnitine, creatine, glucosamine,
chrondroitin sulfate, taurine, biocarbonates, and ginseng. Research
conducted primarily with data available from human studies is
analyzed and discussed. The book presents information and
guidelines on safe use and provides a scientific basis regarding
the benefits, shortcomings, and usefulness of nutritional ergogenic
aids.
A comprehensive compilation of applied topics, Nutritional Applications in Exercise and Sport discusses issues related to the life cycle, group specific nutritional concerns of athletes, and the particular sport of the athlete. It addresses the physically and medically disabled athlete, athletes addicted to alcohol, tobacco, or marijuana, and those with eating disorders. The book concludes with a discussion of the nutritional knowledge of athletes. In this latest addition to the Nutrition in Exercise and Sport series the editors have taken a different approach. The book focuses on the nutritional applications of exercise and sport rather than the usual treatment of nutrient-specific metabolism. Studies and tables clearly illustrate the concepts and provide quick and easy access to the information you need to put theory into practice. Although technical in nature, and the pedagogical writing style makes the book appropriate for coaches and trainers as well as nutritionists. The editors, well-known experts in their fields, have collected a panel of top-notch nutrition experts - making this book not only comprehensive but also authoritative. In addition to supplying hard-to-find information, Nutritional Applications in Exercise and Sport serves as a companion resource to books that take a nutrient/metabolism specific approach.
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Lack of proper nutrition can severely impact the immune system, especially when it is already compromised. This book defines recent advances in understanding the nutritional deficiencies found in AIDS and HIV-positive patients. It explores the scientific knowledge of how nutritional and dietary changes and herbal medicines can benefit or potentially harm these patients. The text also discusses the negative effects of undernutrition that can lead to starvation, a potent immunosuppressant. Nutrients and Foods in AIDS is a much-needed scientific appraisal of current alternative strategies used in preventing or treating AIDS and its symptoms for improved quality of life.
The role of antioxidants and other nutritional agents in disease
prevention is a widely discussed subject, attracting attention from
professionals in all areas of medicine. This often-debated and
rapidly evolving area of medicine could have important implications
for how diseases are treated.
In competitive sports where an extra breath or a millisecond
quicker neural response can spell the difference between fame and
mediocrity, a number of myths have persisted around the impact of
what might be considered megadoses of various vitamins and trace
elements. We do know that a growing body of research indicates that
work capacity, oxygen consumption, and other measures of physical
performance are affected by a deficiency or borderline deficiency
in specific vitamins or essential trace elements. However, when it
comes to providing larger doses, the research is conflicted The
second edition of Sports Nutrition: Vitamins and Trace Elements,
edited by two of the most respected experts in sports nutrition,
provides an updated critical review of these reports. The latest
volume of this highly popular work includes a collection of
chapters written by top researchers from several academic
disciplines. Applying their expertise in specific vitamin or trace
element nutrition as it relates to exercise and sports, they weigh
in on the full alphabet of vitamins as well as a variety of trace
elements, incorporating the most recent research. This edition adds
chapters on choline and iodine. It also emphasizes new findings on
vitamin and mineral metabolic reactions and provides in-depth
discussion on the overuse of vitamins to toxic levels and its
effect on physical performance. Sports nutritionists, sports
medicine and fitness professionals, researchers, exercise
physiologists, students, health practitioners, as well as those
lay-persons interested in optimal nutrition will find this book
especially timely and highly helpful in sorting myth from truth.
The third edition of Nutrition in Exercise and Sport has been updated and expanded to include the latest developments in the field. This third edition of a bestseller among sports nutrition and health professionals now fully discusses the role of exercise and nutrition in both wellness and in disease prevention. In addition, new chapters on the history of sports nutrition, antioxidants, vegetarianism, the young athlete, the older athlete, the diabetic athlete, the physically disabled athlete, sports specific nutrient requirements, and body composition changes have been added. Top sports nutrition practitioners and exercise scientists have contributed chapters that provide practical nutritional guidelines for those engaged in various types of physical performance. This book is a one-volume library on sports nutrition for research scientists in applied sports nutrition, dietitians, exercise physiologists, sports medicine physicians, coaches, trainers, athletes, and nutritionists. The first two editions of this book have been widely used in sports nutrition courses. Nutrition in Exercise and Sport is the standard in the field.
Athletes, coaches, and recreationalists are continually seeking
ways to maximize their competitive efforts in both exercise and
sport, and from 5km runners to Olympians, most athletes recognize
that good nutrition is as crucial to success as ongoing practice
and regular exercise. Written and edited by top-notch nutrition and
exercise authorities, Nutritional Concerns in Recreation, Exercise,
and Sport comprehensively covers the major nutritional concerns
related to physical activity and the serious recreationalist and
athlete, focusing on core questions in the growing field of sports
nutrition. This valuable resource discusses the central roles
macronutrients (carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and water) and
micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) play in healthy nutrition.
It includes practical considerations related to hydration, body
weight, and the use of nutritional supplements as ergogenic aids.
It also discusses the various athletic concerns athletes will
likely face during different life stages, such as the young
athlete, the pregnant athlete, and the aging athlete. Concise and
extensively referenced, Nutritional Concerns in Recreation,
Exercise, and Sport provides the knowledge base athletes need to
make well-informed dietary decisions, optimize overall health, and
achieve personal performance success.
Athletes, coaches, and recreationalists are continually seeking
ways to maximize their competitive efforts in both exercise and
sport, and from 5km runners to Olympians, most athletes recognize
that good nutrition is as crucial to success as ongoing practice
and regular exercise. Written and edited by top-notch nutrition and
exercise authorities, Nutritional Concerns in Recreation, Exercise,
and Sport comprehensively covers the major nutritional concerns
related to physical activity and the serious recreationalist and
athlete, focusing on core questions in the growing field of sports
nutrition. This valuable resource discusses the central roles
macronutrients (carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and water) and
micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) play in healthy nutrition.
It includes practical considerations related to hydration, body
weight, and the use of nutritional supplements as ergogenic aids.
It also discusses the various athletic concerns athletes will
likely face during different life stages, such as the young
athlete, the pregnant athlete, and the aging athlete. Concise and
extensively referenced, Nutritional Concerns in Recreation,
Exercise, and Sport provides the knowledge base athletes need to
make well-informed dietary decisions, optimize overall health, and
achieve personal performance success.
The media extols the health benefits of good nutrition and physical activity. Since exercise and sport is becoming a bigger concern to the general public and not just elite athletes, the interest in research in this field is growing. Macroelements, Water and Electrolytes in Sport Nutrition addresses the relationship of macroelement needs and interactions to sports and exercise. Research indicates that work capacity and other measures of physical performance are influenced by the intake of water as well as several of the macroelements, including electrolytes. This book examines the convincing, and the not so convincing, evidence about the connection between exercise and sports activities and the nutrient status of individuals. Written by individuals from various academic disciplines, the book is a comprehensive, indispensable resource for scientists and practitioners with an interest in sports nutrition. It provides a review of topics related to water, macroelements, and exercise as well as identifies gaps in our knowledge, encouraging researchers to build upon the existing knowledge and advance our understanding of sport nutrition.
Whether you exercise for fun, or in competitive situations, you
should understand the important role nutrition plays in fitness.
This useful new text focuses on nutrition as it specifically
relates to female at hletes. It addresses topics of major
importance to women in sports, co aches, trainers, sports
nutritionists, and physicians. Each chapter is a "mini-course" on a
particular aspect of nutrition. Subjects include the nutritional
practices of female athletes; the requirements for ca rbohydrates,
proteins, and fats; details on vitamins and minerals, wit h special
emphasis on the nutrients of importance to female athletes; the
role of water and electrolytes, including prevention of dehydratio
n and guidelines for optimal fluid replacement; body weight and
compos ition; factors affecting energy balance; how to achieve a
healthy comp etitive weight, and an overview of eating disorders in
athletes, inclu ding definitions and diagnostic criteria,
prevalence, risk factors, an d effects on health and performance.
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