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Sport Nutrition: An Introduction to Energy Production and Performance presents in-depth discussion of the science behind sport nutrition, including general principles, background, and rationale for current nutritional guidelines. Students will gain a solid understanding of the principles of nutrition as they relate specifically to sport. Students will also learn how to distinguish between fact and fallacy in the confusing world of sport nutrition and supplements.

The logical organization of the book helps instructors deliver a comprehensive introductory course in nutrition as well as reinforce comprehension, retention, and application for all students--including those without a science background. The following are some of the student-friendly features:

-More than 200 tables and illustrations that demonstrate important concepts and research findings, making the text easy to understand at the introductory level

-Summary appendix that explains the fundamental concepts of biochemistry, biology, chemistry, and physiology

-Extensive glossary of terms and commonly used abbreviations

-Numerous standard textbook elements, including learning objectives, key points, and key terms
A full chapter is devoted to how food is digested and absorbed, as well as how exercise influences the digestive process. Other topics include molecular structure, energy production, recovery after exercise, and the biochemical and physiological processes within the body.

Well-respected authors Asker Jeukendrup, PhD, and Michael Gleeson, PhD, are
on the cutting edge of sport nutrition. They draw from years of experience researching, publishing, and teaching at the university level and consulting with international sport teams. Sport Nutrition: An Introduction to Energy Production and Performance will help students learn the underlying principles of sport nutrition and its effect on performance.

Tabla de contenidos provista por Syndetics

• Preface(p. vii)
• Acknowledgments(p. xi)
• Chapter 1 General Principles of Nutrition(p. 1)
• Function of Food
• Dietary Carbohydrate
• Dietary Lipids
• Dietary Protein
• Water
• Vitamins, Minerals, and Trace Elements
• Alcohol
• Essential Nutrients
• Assessing Nutrient and Energy Intake
• Analyzing Nutrient Intake
• Key Points
• Key Terms
• Recommended Readings
• Chapter 2 Fuel Sources for Muscle and Exercise Metabolism(p. 31)
• Subcellular Structure and Mechanism of Force Generation in Skeletal Muscle
• Sources of Energy for Muscle Force Generation
• Fuel Stores in Skeletal Muscle
• Regulation of Energy Metabolism
• Metabolic Responses to Exercise
• Metabolic Adaptation to Exercise Training
• Key Points
• Key Terms
• Recommended Readings
• Chapter 3 Energy(p. 61)
• What Is Energy?
• Energetic Efficiency
• Measuring the Energy Content of Food
• Measuring Energy Expenditure
• Components of Energy Expenditure
• Energy Balance
• Key Points
• Key Terms
• Recommended Readings
• Chapter 4 Gastric Emptying, Digestion, and Absorption(p. 81)
• Anatomy of the Gastrointestinal Tract
• Regulation of the Gastrointestinal Tract
• Digestion
• Absorption
• Regulation of Gastric Emptying
• Gastrointestinal Problems
• Key Points
• Key Terms
• Recommended Readings
• Chapter 5 Carbohydrate(p. 101)
• History
• Role of Carbohydrate
• Carbohydrate Before Exercise
• Carbohydrate During Exercise
• Carbohydrate After Exercise
• What Athletes Really Do
• Key Points
• Key Terms
• Recommended Readings
• Chapter 6 Fat(p. 127)
• Fat Metabolism During Exercise
• What Limits Fat Oxidation
• Fat As a Fuel During Exercise
• Regulation of Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolism
• Fat Supplementation and Exercise
• Effect of Diet on Fat Metabolism and Performance
• Supplements That Increase Fat Oxidation
• Key Points
• Key Terms
• Recommended Readings
• Chapter 7 Protein and Amino Acids(p. 147)
• Amino Acids
• Techniques to Study Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism
• Protein Requirements for Exercise
• Training and Protein Metabolism
• Effect of Protein Intake on Protein Synthesis
• Amino Acids As Ergogenic Aids
• Protein Intake and Health Risks
• Key Points
• Key Terms
• Recommended Readings
• Chapter 8 Water Requirements and Fluid Balance(p. 169)
• Thermoregulation and Exercise in the Heat
• Effects of Dehydration on Exercise Performance
• Mechanisms of Heat Illness
• Effects of Fluid Intake on Exercise Performance
• Daily Water Balance
• Fluid Requirements for Athletes
• Key Points
• Key Terms
• Recommended Readings
• Chapter 9 The Micronutrients: Vitamins and Minerals(p. 197)
• Water-Soluble and Fat-Soluble Vitamins
• Macrominerals and Microminerals
• Micronutrients Form the Building Blocks of Tissues
• Micronutrients As Antioxidants
• Essential Functions of the Micronutrients
• Effects of Vitamins on Exercise Performance
• Ergogenic Effect of Mineral Supplementation
• Recommendations for Micronutrient Intake in Athletes
• Key Points
• Key Terms
• Recommended Readings
• Chapter 10 Nutrition Supplements(p. 231)
• Nonregulation of Nutrition Supplements
• Critical Evaluation of Nutrition Supplements Studies
• A Detailed Look at Nutrition Supplements
• Contamination of Nutrition Supplements
• Key Points
• Key Terms
• Recommended Readings
• Chapter 11 Weight Management(p. 267)
• Ideal Body Weight and Composition
• Weight Loss
• Making Weight and Rapid Weight-Loss Strategies
• Key Points
• Key Terms
• Recommended Readings
• Chapter 12 Eating Disorders in Athletes(p. 291)
• Types of Eating Disorders
• Prevalence of Eating Disorders in Athletes
• Risk Factors
• Effects of Eating Disorders on Sports Performance
• Effects of Eating Disorders on the Athlete's Health
• Treatment and Prevention of Eating Disorders
• Key Points
• Key Terms
• Recommended Readings
• Chapter 13 Nutrition and Immune Function in Athletes(p. 301)
• Functions of the Immune System and Its Cellular Components
• General Mechanism of the Immune Response
• Effects of Exercise on the Immune System
• Nutritional Manipulations to Decrease Immunodepression in Athletes
• Mechanisms of Nutritional Influences on Immune Function in Athletes
• Conclusions and Recommendations
• Key Points
• Key Terms
• Recommended Readings
• Appendix A Key Concepts in Biological Chemistry Relevant to Sport Nutrition(p. 331)
• Appendix B Unit Conversion Tables(p. 349)
• Appendix C Recommended Daily Allowances for North America(p. 353)
• Appendix D Reference Nutrient Intakes for the United Kingdom(p. 357)
• Appendix E Recommended Dietary Intakes for Australia(p. 361)
• Glossary(p. 365)
• References(p. 385)
• Index(p. 403)
• About the Authors(p. 411)

Notas de autor provistas por Syndetics

Asker Jeukendrup, MSc, PhD University of Birmingham
Michael Gleeson, BSc, PhD Loughborough University