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Description:size=2>Sport Nutrition: An Introduction to Energy Production and Performance presents in-depth discussion of the science behind sport nutrition, including general principles, background, and rationale for current nutritional guidelines. Students will gain a solid understanding of the principles of nutrition as they relate specifically to sport. Students will also learn how to distinguish between fact and fallacy in the confusing world of sport nutrition and supplements.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> size=2> size=2>The logical organization of the book helps instructors deliver a comprehensive introductory course in nutrition as well as reinforce comprehension, retention, and application for all students-including those without a science background. The following are some of the student-friendly features: style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol"> style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> More than 200 tables and illustrations that demonstrate important concepts and research findings, making the text easy to understand at the introductory levelstyle="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol"> style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> Summary appendix that explains the fundamental concepts of biochemistry, biology, chemistry, and physiologystyle="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol"> style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> Extensive glossary of terms and commonly used abbreviationsstyle="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol"> style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> Numerous standard textbook elements, including learning objectives, key points, and key terms face=Arial> face=Arial> A full chapter is devoted to how food is digested and absorbed, as well as how exercise influences the digestive process. Other topics include molecular structure, energy production, recovery after exercise, and the biochemical and physiological processes within the body. face=Arial> face=Arial>Well-respected authors Asker Jeukendrup, PhD, and Michael Gleeson, PhD, are on the cutting edge of sport nutrition. They draw from years of experience researching, publishing, and teaching at the university level and consulting with international sport teams. Sport Nutrition: An Introduction to Energy Production and Performance will help students learn the underlying principles of sport nutrition and its effect on performance. face=Arial> face=Arial> face=Arial>About the Author face=Arial>Asker E. Jeukendrup, PhD, is a recognized authority on exercise biochemistry and physiology and sport nutrition. He was an invited speaker and author delegate to the International Olympic Committee Sports Nutrition Consensus Conference in 2003. He has served as scientific adviser to the Rabobank professional cycling team, one of the top cycling teams in the world, and as nutrition consultant to U.K. Athletics and numerous Olympic athletes. More than 100 of his papers and book chapters have been publish...We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Sport Nutrition: An Introduction to Energy Production and Performance. To get started finding Sport Nutrition: An Introduction to Energy Production and Performance, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: size=2>Sport Nutrition: An Introduction to Energy Production and Performance presents in-depth discussion of the science behind sport nutrition, including general principles, background, and rationale for current nutritional guidelines. Students will gain a solid understanding of the principles of nutrition as they relate specifically to sport. Students will also learn how to distinguish between fact and fallacy in the confusing world of sport nutrition and supplements.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> size=2> size=2>The logical organization of the book helps instructors deliver a comprehensive introductory course in nutrition as well as reinforce comprehension, retention, and application for all students-including those without a science background. The following are some of the student-friendly features: style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol"> style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> More than 200 tables and illustrations that demonstrate important concepts and research findings, making the text easy to understand at the introductory levelstyle="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol"> style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> Summary appendix that explains the fundamental concepts of biochemistry, biology, chemistry, and physiologystyle="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol"> style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> Extensive glossary of terms and commonly used abbreviationsstyle="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol"> style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> Numerous standard textbook elements, including learning objectives, key points, and key terms face=Arial> face=Arial> A full chapter is devoted to how food is digested and absorbed, as well as how exercise influences the digestive process. Other topics include molecular structure, energy production, recovery after exercise, and the biochemical and physiological processes within the body. face=Arial> face=Arial>Well-respected authors Asker Jeukendrup, PhD, and Michael Gleeson, PhD, are on the cutting edge of sport nutrition. They draw from years of experience researching, publishing, and teaching at the university level and consulting with international sport teams. Sport Nutrition: An Introduction to Energy Production and Performance will help students learn the underlying principles of sport nutrition and its effect on performance. face=Arial> face=Arial> face=Arial>About the Author face=Arial>Asker E. Jeukendrup, PhD, is a recognized authority on exercise biochemistry and physiology and sport nutrition. He was an invited speaker and author delegate to the International Olympic Committee Sports Nutrition Consensus Conference in 2003. He has served as scientific adviser to the Rabobank professional cycling team, one of the top cycling teams in the world, and as nutrition consultant to U.K. Athletics and numerous Olympic athletes. More than 100 of his papers and book chapters have been publish...We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Sport Nutrition: An Introduction to Energy Production and Performance. To get started finding Sport Nutrition: An Introduction to Energy Production and Performance, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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