Product Description

Almed at dedicated athletes and coaches with a basic understanding of sports nutrition, seeking more advanced information and who are serious about improving training and competitive performances. Readers will learn how to effectively fuel the body and apply in-depth guidance to individual sport and fitness performance. Covers digestion and absorption, energy intake and expenditure, optimal fuel utilisation, the oxygen delivery system, the effects of altitude on nutritional needs, the unique needs of female athletes, as well as achieving and maintaining proper body composition and weight. Provides strategies for athletes to gain the optimal amount of essential energy, nutrients and fluids given such factors as the timing and type of activity.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #34282 in Books
• Published on: 2005-11
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 352 pages

About the Author
Dan Benardot is an associate professor in the Department of Nutrition at Georgia State University. He holds a doctorate in human nutrition. His primary area of expertise is sports nutrition, with a research emphasis in energy balance and nutrition issues related to young athletes. Bonardot was in charge of the nutritional health of the gold-medal winning United States Gymnastics Team at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games and worked closely with the USA Track & Field team at the 2004 Olympics.