
Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook
Nancy Clark(Author)
Human Kinetics (Publisher)
6th Edition
Published on 23. August 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
536 pages
978-1-4925-9157-3 (ISBN)
Description
With over 650,000 copies sold, Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook is back for a sixth edition. In this new edition you'll get real-world advice from an internationally renowned sports nutritionist. Packed with the latest research and information, you'll know what to eat before, during and after exercise. This essential text also provides details on popular nutritional trends such as keto and gluten-free diets. As well as featuring information on sport drinks, carbohydrate intake, meal patterns, sustainability and digestive issues. There are also practical tips for vegan, diabetic, gluten-free, low-FODMAP and bariatric diets. Clark's practical suggestions for eating on the go help you make good choices at restaurants, cafes and fast food places. The text also provides advice that helps to resolve any confusion about what to eat on a daily basis. This brand new sixth edition teaches you what to eat before and during exercise. As well as how to refuel for optimal recovery and what athletes need to know about relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S). With over 80 recipes, you'll find plenty of simple meals to help you fuel performance. Whether you're preparing for competition of simply fueling your active lifestyle, Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook, 6th Edition is the ideal resource to ensure you get the maximum benefits from food. Why settle for your current athletic level when a good fueling programme can help you perform even better?
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Edition
6th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Champaign, IL
United States
Publishing group
Human Kinetics Publishers
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 148 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
705 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4925-9157-3 (9781492591573)
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Nancy Clark
Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook
Book
10/2013
5th Edition
Human Kinetics
€39.80
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Person
Nancy Clark is an internationally renowned sports nutritionist. Clark specialises in nutrition for performance, wellness and weight management, including helping athletes with eating disorders. Having worked in sport dietetics for 40 years, Clark has helped thousands of casual and competitive athletes. Her more renowned clients have included members of the Boston Red Sox, Bruins and Celtics. As well as athletes from many colleges in the area, including Boston College. Clark enjoys speaking to teams, clubs and health professionals, as well as writing as a way to teach people how to eat to win. She currently writes a monthly column called The Athlete's Kitchen, which appears regularly in over 100 sports publications and websites. Clark has also written several food guides for various sports, including football players, runners and cyclists.
Content
Part I. Everyday Eating for Active People
Chapter 1. Building a High-Energy Eating Plan
Chapter 2. Eating to Stay Healthy for the Long Run
Chapter 3. Breakfast: The Key to a Successful Sports Diet
Chapter 4. Lunch and Dinner: At Home, on the Run, and on the Road
Chapter 5. Between Meals: Snacking for Health and Sustained Energy
Chapter 6. Carbohydrate: Simplifying a Complex Topic
Chapter 7. Protein: Building and Repairing Muscles
Chapter 8. Fluids: Replacing Sweat Losses to Maintain Performance
Part II. The Science of Eating and Exercise
Chapter 9. Fueling Before Exercise
Chapter 10. Fueling During and After Exercise
Chapter 11. Supplements, Performance Enhancers, and Engineered Sports Foods
Chapter 12. Nutrition and Active Women
Chapter 13. Athlete-Specific Nutrition Advice
Part III. Balancing Weight and Activity
Chapter 14. Assessing Your Body: Fat, Fit, or Fine?
Chapter 15. Gaining Weight the Healthy Way
Chapter 16. Losing Weight Without Starving
Chapter 17. Dieting Gone Awry: Eating Disorders and Food Obsessions
Part IV. Winning Recipes for Peak Performance
Chapter 18. Breads and Breakfasts
Chapter 19. Pasta, Rice, and Potatoes
Chapter 20. Vegetables and Salads
Chapter 21. Chicken and Turkey
Chapter 22. Fish and Seafood
Chapter 23. Beef and Pork
Chapter 24. Beans and Tofu
Chapter 25. Beverages and Smoothies
Chapter 26. Snacks and Desserts
Appendix A. For More Information
Appendix B. Selected References
Chapter 1. Building a High-Energy Eating Plan
Chapter 2. Eating to Stay Healthy for the Long Run
Chapter 3. Breakfast: The Key to a Successful Sports Diet
Chapter 4. Lunch and Dinner: At Home, on the Run, and on the Road
Chapter 5. Between Meals: Snacking for Health and Sustained Energy
Chapter 6. Carbohydrate: Simplifying a Complex Topic
Chapter 7. Protein: Building and Repairing Muscles
Chapter 8. Fluids: Replacing Sweat Losses to Maintain Performance
Part II. The Science of Eating and Exercise
Chapter 9. Fueling Before Exercise
Chapter 10. Fueling During and After Exercise
Chapter 11. Supplements, Performance Enhancers, and Engineered Sports Foods
Chapter 12. Nutrition and Active Women
Chapter 13. Athlete-Specific Nutrition Advice
Part III. Balancing Weight and Activity
Chapter 14. Assessing Your Body: Fat, Fit, or Fine?
Chapter 15. Gaining Weight the Healthy Way
Chapter 16. Losing Weight Without Starving
Chapter 17. Dieting Gone Awry: Eating Disorders and Food Obsessions
Part IV. Winning Recipes for Peak Performance
Chapter 18. Breads and Breakfasts
Chapter 19. Pasta, Rice, and Potatoes
Chapter 20. Vegetables and Salads
Chapter 21. Chicken and Turkey
Chapter 22. Fish and Seafood
Chapter 23. Beef and Pork
Chapter 24. Beans and Tofu
Chapter 25. Beverages and Smoothies
Chapter 26. Snacks and Desserts
Appendix A. For More Information
Appendix B. Selected References