Nutritional Concerns in Recreation, Exercise, and Sport

Name: Nutritional Concerns in Recreation, Exercise, and Sport
Brand: CRC Press

CRC Press

Nutritional Concerns in Recreation, Exercise, and SportAuthor(s): Judy A. Driskell, Ira Wolinsky\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: CRC Press\nISBN-13: 9780367385538, 978-0367385538\nSynopsis\nAthletes, coaches, and recreationalists are continually seeking ways to maximize their competitive efforts in both exercise and sport, and from 5km runners to Olympians, most athletes recognize that good nutrition is as crucial to success as ongoing practice and regular exercise. Written and edited by top-notch nutrition and exercise authorities, Nutritional Concerns in Recreation, Exercise, and Sport comprehensively covers the major nutritional concerns related to physical activity and the serious recreationalist and athlete, focusing on core questions in the growing field of sports nutrition. \n\nThis valuable resource discusses the central roles macronutrients (carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and water) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) .