Sports Nutrition
Energy Metabolism and Exercise
2nd Edition
Published on 14. September 2007
Book
Hardback
286 pages
978-0-8493-7950-5 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
Reviews / Votes
"...belongs in the library of any sports nutritionist or exercise-nutrition enthusiast. Drs. Wolinsky and Driskell have put together a great team of respected contributors and the information shared is a valuable contribution to the understanding of exercise and nutrition biochemistry."-Douglas Kalman, Ph.D., RD, Miami Research Associates; Director, Nutrition & Applied Clinical Research
"...an excellent job...useful to the researcher, clinician, physician, dietitian, student and educated layman. It integrates many areas of scientific endeavor into comprehensive and understandable concepts, which will be useful in enhancing the health and performance of athletes of all types."
-Catherine G. R. Jackson, Ph. D., FACSM, Professor of Kinesiology, California State University, Fresno
"... up-to-date information regarding sports nutrition issues. ... with discussions authored by respected scientists. ... the scientific details and references within each chapter are useful and provide the reader with an opportunity to learn why and how certain diets and foods ... are used, recommended, or even avoided. The book is exceptionally well written and detailed ... . The authors are experts in their areas, and the editorial team has organized this text into a great package."
- Mark D. Haub, Department of Human Nutrition Kansas State University writing in
JAMA 2008;299(19)
"... a well-paced and well-written scientific study detailing the affect nutrition has on energy-metabolism - this treatise that not only serves the dedicated athlete but also works to assist those weekend runners hoping to maximize their experience. Recommended to all sports nutritionists at both the college and professional levels, noted for its clear presentation of a complex and layered subject. Additionally, all college-level libraries should consider including this title in their stacks because of its long-term reference value that crosses myriad topic-lines."
--The Electric Review
". . . well written . . . unique among others in this area, with its exceptionally comprehensive assessment of current findings from scientists in the fields of nutrition and exercise science . . . provides thought-provoking insights into the relationship between nutrition and exercise and is well worth the read."
- Chad M. Cook, University of Wisconsin- Madison, in Doody's Notes, March/ April 2008
More details
Series
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Bosa Roca
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Academic and Professional Reference
Illustrations
17 s/w Abbildungen, 18 s/w Tabellen
18 Tables, black and white; 17 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
599 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8493-7950-5 (9780849379505)
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CRC Press
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Previous edition
Judy A. Driskell | Ira Wolinsky
Energy-Yielding Macronutrients and Energy Metabolism in Sports Nutrition
Book
10/1999
1st Edition
CRC Press
€91.75
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Persons
Ira Wolinsky, University of Houston, Houston, Texas, USA and Judy A. Driskell, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
Content
Introduction. Energy-Yielding Nutrients. Estimation of Energy Requirements. Physiological Aspects of Energy Metabolism.