Essentials of Sports Nutrition

by Fred Brouns (Author), Fred Brouns (Author)

• New

  Illustrated
  2009

  $103.33

  Today's top athletes understand that meeting one's nutritional needs is critical when competing. Those who perform heavy physical activity must receive an increased level of nutrients, fluid and energy. This book offers a concise introduction to the links between nutrition and physical performance.

• Used

  Paperback
  1993

  $3.25

  Based on a large number of current scientific reviews and publications this exposition provides a scientific overview of factors related to nutrition and physical activity, particularly for people involved in intensive sports performance. Covers such subjects as fat intake, protein supplementation, a variety of minerals' influence on exercise, essential compounds for energy metabolism and much more.