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The new edition of "Sport Nutrition: An Introduction to Energy Production and Performance" presents the principles, background, and rationale for current nutrition guidelines specifically for athletes. Using a physiological basis, this text provides an in-depth look at the science behind sport nutrition. Students will come away with a comprehensive understanding of nutrition as it relates to sport and the influence of nutrition on exercise performance, training, and recovery. This text contains updated and expanded information to keep students current on the latest findings in sport nutrition: - A new chapter on training adaptations, including effects of nutrition on overtraining; - New information on weight management and body composition for athletes; - New research on carbohydrate and new recommendations for carbohydrate intake during training - An expanded discussion on the role of protein in strength and endurance exercise training; - The latest information on exercise, nutrition, and immune function. The new content complements the strong foundational information that the authors provided in the previous edition, including fuel sources for muscle and exercise metabolism, energy requirements for various sports, and a complete grounding in the macronutrients (carbohydrate, fat, and protein) and the micronutrients (vitamins and minerals).
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