Essentials of Exercise & Sport Nutrition: Science to Practice - Second Edition Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Essentials of Exercise & Sport Nutrition: Science to Practice – Second Edition provides an updated evidence-based overview of the science and practice of sports and active nutrition, physical and cognitive performance enhancement, weight management, and body composition optimization for beginners and athletes. This book serves as a foundational book for undergraduate and graduate sports nutrition classes and professionals in the field who work with athletes and clients to optimize performance through exercise training, diet interventions, nutrient timing, and evidence-based dietary supplementation.This edition includes nearly 800 pages of details and figures about the role of nutrition on health and performance. Chapters include the history of sports nutrition (new), energy and diet foundation, carbohydrates, protein, amino acids, fat, vitamins, minerals, water and fluid replacement, phytonutrients and botanical extracts (new), nutrient timing and the training table (new), dietary supplements, muscle building supplements, performance enhancement supplements, nottropic supplements (new), recovery nutrition, sports nutrition for special populations including young, female, tactical (fire, police, military, first responders), ultraendurance, and masters' athletes (new), diets and body composition, weight loss supplements, and performance enhancement programs. This edition also overviews the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) Position Stands to help students prepare for ISSN certifications. Finally, the book provides insights from Dr. Kreider’s 40-year career doing exercise and nutrition-related research on many of the nutrients discussed, working with industry to develop evidence-based dietary supplements, and athletes to optimize performance. It's a must have book for serious athletes, coaches, sport scientists, and sports nutritionist's. Read more