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100 questions & answers about sports nutrition and exercise /

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100 questions & answers about sports nutrition and exercise /

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Lilah Al-Masri, Simon Bartlett.

Sudbury, MA :

Jones and Bartlett Publishers,

©2011.

ix, 256 pages :

illustrations ;

23 cm.

100 questions & answers

Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-234) and index.

Foreword -- Preface -- Introduction -- 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? -- Part 7: Extreme Environments -- Questions 78-81: Explain more about extreme environments -- What are the effects of acute high-altitude exposure on performance? -- What is the live-high/train-low concept? -- What are the considerations for athlete training or competing in cold-weather ambient and/or water environments? -- Part 8: Nutritional And Exercise Considerations for Special Populations -- Questions 82-91: Describe nutritional and exercise considerations for special populations -- What is lactose intolerance? -- What is the overtraining syndrome? -- How do I know whether my decreasing performance over the season is related to overtraining or poor nutritional habits? -- Part 9: Medications And Supplements -- Questions 92-99: Explain more about medications and supplements -- Why has my exercising heart rate changed since I was put on beta-blocker drugs? -- Other than age-adjusted heart rate, what methods can I use to gauge my exercise intensity? -- What are ergogenic aids? -- What are ergolytics? -- Part 10: More Information -- Question 100: Provides resources for additional information about sports nutrition and exercise -- Where can I find more information about sports nutrition and exercise? -- Bibliography -- Glossary -- Index.

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Synopsis: 100 Questions And Answers About Sports Nutrition & Exercise Provides Easily Accessible Answers To Questions That Athletes, Athletic Trainers And Coaches May Have About Sports Nutrition. Equipped With Case Studies, Quick Tips, And Testimonials, This Practical Guide Covers Topics Such As: Vitamins And Minerals, Fluids, Medications And Supplements, Weight Management, Warm Ups And Cool Downs, Flexibility, And More.

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