by Richard B. Kreider (Author)
This book is the most up to date and highly referenced exercise and sport nutrition book available! This comprehensive book provides an overview of the latest science related to exercise and sport nutrition in an easy to understand and apply manner for athletes, parents, coaches, students and researchers. Written by one of the worlds leading exercise and sport nutrition researchers and practitioners, this book not only describes the latest science but also provides examples of how active individuals from beginners to elite athletes can get the most out of their training by incorporating optimal nutrition and performance enhancement strategies. The principles, training programs, diets, and performance enhancement strategies described in this book have literally been used by millions of athletes and individuals worldwide. This book is a must for anyone wanting to base their training, diet, and nutritional supplementation program on the latest science to optimize performance. It is also designed to be adopted by universities teaching exercise and sport nutrition courses and contains learning objectives and assignments for each chapter along with comprehensive instructor materials.
We all want to look and feel good. We also want to perform well whether it's in the weight room, in sports, or at work. Research has shown exercise, proper nutrition, and adequate recovery affect health and human performance. However, there's lot of conflicting and confusing information regarding exercise and nutrition. In Essentials of Exercise and Sport Nutrition, author Dr. Richard B. Kreider offers an up-to-date assessment of the science and practice of exercise and sport nutrition. Kreider, who has conducted extensive research on the subject and has consulted with numerous teams, coaches, and athletes for more than thirty years, brings a scientific and applied perspective to discussing the latest research and how it can be used to optimize performance. He also provides summary recommendations, training programs, and meal plans for beginners through athletes, as well as for individuals who want to lose and/or manage their weight.
