Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook

by NancyClark (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1989

  $3.29

  In this book, Nancy Clark, a registered dietician and sports nutritionist, uses real-life examples of the nutrition advice she's given to all types of athletes - casual exercisers, devoted athletes, Olympians, and professionals - to provide how to food suggestions that fit almost any situation. The book contains over 100 fast, practical, and nutritious recipes that are ideal for a sports diet. Each recipe details the calorie content and the number of grams of carbohydrates, protein, and fat per serving. Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook also features up-to-date information on a wide variety of sports nutrition topics, including carbohydrate loading, fluid replacement and sports drinks, successful weight loss or gain during training, protein needs of body builders, foods that can help prevent heart disease, handling eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia, calories burned during different activities / sports, tips for choosing healthful meals on the run, and five ways to boost iron intake. Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook includes 43 fact-filled tables to help readers determine the best food choices for their needs. Readers will learn which of their favourite fruits and vegetables are highest in vitamins A and C; how to choose calcium-rich foods other than milk; the calorie, fat, and sodium content of popular fast foods; which foods are highest in carbohydrates; the functions and food sources for 13 vitamins; and the amount of iron and zinc in meats and vegetables. Additional resources include nutrition tips for vegetarians, diabetics, people who are travelling, and people using vitamin supplements.

• Used

  Paperback
  2008

  $3.29

  Boost your energy, manage stress, build muscle, lose fat, and improve your performance with the all-time best-selling sports nutrition guide! Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook will help you make the right food choices in grocery stores, restaurants, drive-throughs, and your own kitchen. Whether you're preparing for competition or simply eating on the go, let sport's leading nutritionist show you how to get maximum benefit from the foods you choose and the meals you make. You'll learn how to eat before exercise and events as well as how to refuel afterward for optimal recovery. Updated and on the cutting edge, the fourth edition includes the latest sports nutrition research on hydration and fluid intake, vitamins, supplements, energy drinks, organic foods, and the role of carbohydrate and protein during exercise. You'll also learn about the new food pyramid and the American Heart Association's latest dietary guidelines. If you're seeking advice on losing weight, getting energized to exercise, or improving your health and performance, Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook has the answers you can trust.