Williams, Melvin H.

Nutrition for health, fitness & sport / Melvin H. Williams. - 6th ed. - Boston : McGraw-Hill, c2002. - xv, 509 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Introduction to nutrition for health, fitness, and sports performance. - 2. Healthful nutrition for fitness and sport. - 3. Human energy. - 4. Carbohydrates: the main energy food. - 5. Fat: an important energy source during exercise. - 6. Protein: the tissue builder. - 7. Vitamins: the organic regulators. - 8. Minerals: the inogranic regulators. - 9. Water, electrolytes, and temperature regulations. - 10. Body weight and composition for health and sport. - 11. Weight maintenance and loss through proper nutrition and exercise. - 12. Weight gaining through proper nutrition and exercise.

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Nutrition.
Physical fitness.
Sports--Physiological aspects.

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