100 questions & answers about sports nutrition and exercise

Al-Masri, Lilah. (Author). Bartlett, Simon. (Added Author).

Record details

ISBN: 9780763778866 (alk. paper)
Physical Description: print
ix, 256 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Publisher: Sudbury, Mass. : Jones and Bartlett Publishers, c2011.

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Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (p. [223]-234) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Part 1: General Sports Nutrition -- Questions 1-15: Discuss general sports nutrition, including the following -- Why should an athlete develop a nutrition and exercise plan? -- What is hunger? -- What should my training plate look like? -- Part 2: General Exercise Concepts -- Questions 16-34: Review general exercise concepts -- What are the health benefits of regular exercise? -- What are the basic principles of exercise that are needed to optimize training and performance? -- Why should athletes warm up before and cool down after exercise? -- Part 3: Before-, During-, And After-Exercise Nutrition -- Questions 35-48: Discuss the timing of meals and snacks -- What should I eat before exercise? -- Should I eat before an early-morning workout? -- What types of foods should the athlete consume during exercise? -- Part 4: Vitamins And Minerals -- Questions 49-53: Discuss vitamins and minerals -- What role do vitamins play in an athlete's diet? -- What role do minerals play in athlete's diet? -- What role does calcium play in athletic performance? -- Part 5: Fluids -- Questions 54-65: Review fluid intake -- Why should athletes consume water as part of their nutrition plan? -- Is thirst a good predictor of an athlete's fluid needs? -- How much sweat can an athlete lose per hour of exercise in a hot environment? -- Part 6: Weight Management -- Questions 66-77: Discuss weight and its management -- How do I recognize a fad diet? -- What constitutes body composition? -- What role do body mass index, waist circumference, and waist-to-hip ratio play in my performance? --