Clear and concise, Gold Medal Nutrition 4th Edition is a practical resource for athletes, coaches, and health professionals who want to keep up on the changing world of sports nutrition but don't have a lot of time. Written by Sports Dietitians Australia's Glenn Cardwell, this comprehensive guide will help you: get enough protein; find the best nutritional supplements; eat to bulk up; select the best pre-sport meals; drink the best fluids for sports; travel well and avoid jet lag; and get enough iron and calcium.
Part I discusses the fuel systems used in generating muscle power, gives the principles of good nutrition for healthy body functioning, and covers key aspects of sports nutrition. Part II delves into the cooking and food-purchasing habits athletes need in order to perform at their best. Athletes will learn what to eat before, during, and after participation in sport. In part III, the author covers a concern of most athletes: how to control their body fat and gain muscle.
Significantly expanded and updated, this edition sports a new look, improved illustrations, and new discussions of key topics like cramps, the stitch, and sports drinks. With the easy-to-follow format in Gold Medal Nutrition, readers can find the advice they need, when they need it, in a matter of seconds!
2006 - 208 pp - Paperback - 0736060693
