Manore, Melinda, 1951-

Sport nutrition for health and performance / Melinda M. Manore, Nanna L. Meyer, Janice Thompson. - 2nd ed. - Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, c2009. - xv, 543 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to nutrition for exercise and health -- Carbohydrate as a fuel for exercise -- Fat as a fuel for exercise -- Protein and exercise -- Energy and nutrient balance -- Achieving healthy body weight -- Body composition -- Fluid and electrolyte balance -- B vitamins important in energy metabolism -- Antioxidant nutrients -- Minerals and exercise -- Micronutrients important in blood formation -- Nutrients for bone health -- Nutrition and fitness assessment -- Nutrition and the active female -- Ergogenic substances.

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Athletes--Nutrition.
Physical fitness--Nutritional aspects.

613.2024796 / MAN 2009