Nutrition For Sports And Exercise

by Lori A. Smolin, Mary B. Grosvenor

The human body needs the right "fuel" in the form of nutritious foods and sufficient fluids to perform optimally. For the athlete or exercise enthusiast, the balance of nutritious foods and proper hydration is critical for peak performance and overall health. Nutrition for Sports and Exercise, Second Edition introduces readers to the science of nutrition for athletes and sports buffs. The book explores the dangers that athletes may face when they neglect their nutritional needs and provides valuable information about how athletes can best achieve optimal nutrition.

Genres: Health

158 pages, Hardcover

First published March 30, 2005

Reviews

[Madison Mclaughlin · Rating 4 out of 5]

very interesting to read because a student athelete.

[Audrey Norwood · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good information, nice chapter formatting. Information is a little out 0f date in today's context, but given good info on the functions of different nutrients and so on.