Sport Nutrition for Health and Performance

Chapter 1. Introduction to Nutrition for Exercise and Health Role of Nutrition in Exercise and Sport Essential Nutrients and Dietary Recommendations Role of Eating a Balanced Diet Role of Nutrition and Exercise in Disease Prevention Chapter in Review Learning Aides Chapter 2. Carbohydrate as a Fuel for Exercise Function, Classification, and Dietary Sources of Carbohydrate Carbohydrate Metabolism During Exercise Carbohydrate Reserves and Dietary Intake Carbohydrate Feeding Before Exercise Carbohydrate Feeding During Exercise Carbohydrate Feeding Postexercise and During Training Periods Muscle Glycogen Supercompensation Chapter in Review Learning Aides Chapter 3. Fat As a Fuel for Exercise Function, Classification, and Dietary Sources of Fat Body Fat Reserves and Dietary Fat Intake Fat Metabolism During Exercise Enhancement of Fat Oxidation Dietary Fat Recommendations for Optimal Performance and Health Chapter in Review Learning Aides Chapter 4. Protein and Exercise Functions and Classifications Methods of Assessing Protein Status Dietary Sources of Protein Metabolism of Protein During and After Exercise Dietary Protein Recommendations for Active Individuals Chapter in Review Learning Aides Chapter 5. Energy and Nutrient Balance Energy and Macronutrient Balance Equations Macronutrient Balance Energy Expenditure Energy Intake Chapter in Review Learning Aides Chapter 6. Achieving Healthy Body Weight Role of Diet and Exercise in Achieving a Healthy Body Weight Weight Loss Interventions Adding Exercise to Weight Loss Programs Recommendations for Maintaining or Gaining Weight Weight Concerns of Athletes Chapter in Review Learning Aides Chapter 7. Body Composition Body Composition and Health Body Composition and Sport Performance Body Composition Assessment Models and Methods Accuracy of Body Composition Assessment Methods Selection Criteria for Field Methods Body Composition of Athletes Body Composition Standards and Health Chapter in Review Learning Aides Chapter 8. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance Water and Electrolyte Balance Fluid and Electrolyte Recommendations for Exercise Sport Drinks and Fluid Replacement Beverages Fluid Needs in Hot Environments Fluid Needs in Cold Environments Fluid and Electrolyte Needs for Children and Adolescents Chapter in Review Learning Aides Chapter 9. B Vitamins Important in Energy Metabolism Exercise-Related Functions and Dietary Requirements Rationale for Increased Need for Active Individuals Assessment of Vitamin Status Exercise and Vitamin Requirements Vitamins and Exercise Performance Chapter in Review Learning Aides Chapter 10. Antioxidant Nutrients Actions of Antioxidants Enzymes Involved in Antioxidant Activities Nutrients Involved in Antioxidant Activities Assessment of Oxidative Damage Rationale for Increased Antioxidant Need Among Active Individuals Antioxidants and Chronic Diseases Antioxidants and Performance Chapter in Review Learning Aides Chapter 11. Minerals and Exercise Exercise-Related Functions, Dietary Requirements, and Food Sources Assessment of Mineral Status Rationale for Increased Need for Active Individuals Nutritional Status of Active People Chapter in Review Learning Aides Chapter 12. Micronutrients Important in Blood Formation Exercise-Related Functions, Dietary Requirements, and Food Sources Rationale for Increased Need for Active People Assessment of Vitamin and Mineral Status Nutritional Status of Active Individuals Chapter in Review Learning Aides Chapter 13. Nutrients for Bone Health Review of Bone Metabolism Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Vitamin D Other Nutrients Involved in Bone Metabolism Exercise and Bone Health Chapter in Review Learning Aides Chapter 14. Nutrition and Fitness Assessment Medical and Health History Questionnaires Assessing Energy and Nutrient Intake Assessing Daily Energy Expenditure Fitness Assessment Chapter in Review Learning Aides Chapter 15. Nutrition and the Active Female Energy and Nutrient Requirements Female Athlete Triad Chapter in Review Learning Aides Chapter 16. Ergogenic Substances Ergogenic Substances in Sport and Exercise Evaluating Ergogenic Substances Choosing Quality Ergogenic Substances Review of Two Ergogenic Substances Chapter in Review Learning Aides Appendix A. Nutritional Recommendations Appendix B. Artificial Sweeteners and Fat Replacers Appendix C. Energy Balance Appendix D. Body Fat Percentages for Athletes Appendix E. Nutrition and Fitness Assessment Index About the Authors