With over 650,000 copies sold, Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook is back for a sixth edition.
In this new edition you'll get real-world advice from an internationally renowned sports nutritionist. Packed with the latest research and information, you'll know what to eat before, during and after exercise.
This essential text also provides details on popular nutritional trends such as keto and gluten-free diets. As well as featuring information on sport drinks, carbohydrate intake, meal patterns, sustainability and digestive issues. There are also practical tips for vegan, diabetic, gluten-free, low-FODMAP and bariatric diets.
Clark's practical suggestions for eating on the go help you make good choices at restaurants, cafes and fast food places. The text also provides advice that helps to resolve any confusion about what to eat on a daily basis.
This brand new sixth edition teaches you what to eat before and during exercise. As well as how to refuel for optimal recovery and what athletes need to know about relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S). With over 80 recipes, you'll find plenty of simple meals to help you fuel performance.
Whether you're preparing for competition of simply fueling your active lifestyle, Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook, 6th Edition is the ideal resource to ensure you get the maximum benefits from food. Why settle for your current athletic level when a good fueling programme can help you perform even better?
By:
Nancy Clark
Imprint: Human Kinetics
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 6th edition
Weight: 703g
ISBN: 9781492591573
ISBN 10: 1492591572
Pages: 536
Publication Date: 16 July 2019
Recommended Age: From 18 to 99 years
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified
Part I. Everyday Eating for Active People Chapter 1. Building a High-Energy Eating Plan Chapter 2. Eating to Stay Healthy for the Long Run Chapter 3. Breakfast: The Key to a Successful Sports Diet Chapter 4. Lunch and Dinner: At Home, on the Run, and on the Road Chapter 5. Between Meals: Snacking for Health and Sustained Energy Chapter 6. Carbohydrate: Simplifying a Complex Topic Chapter 7. Protein: Building and Repairing Muscles Chapter 8. Fluids: Replacing Sweat Losses to Maintain Performance Part II. The Science of Eating and Exercise Chapter 9. Fueling Before Exercise Chapter 10. Fueling During and After Exercise Chapter 11. Supplements, Performance Enhancers, and Engineered Sports Foods Chapter 12. Nutrition and Active Women Chapter 13. Athlete-Specific Nutrition Advice Part III. Balancing Weight and Activity Chapter 14. Assessing Your Body: Fat, Fit, or Fine? Chapter 15. Gaining Weight the Healthy Way Chapter 16. Losing Weight Without Starving Chapter 17. Dieting Gone Awry: Eating Disorders and Food Obsessions Part IV. Winning Recipes for Peak Performance Chapter 18. Breads and Breakfasts Chapter 19. Pasta, Rice, and Potatoes Chapter 20. Vegetables and Salads Chapter 21. Chicken and Turkey Chapter 22. Fish and Seafood Chapter 23. Beef and Pork Chapter 24. Beans and Tofu Chapter 25. Beverages and Smoothies Chapter 26. Snacks and Desserts Appendix A. For More Information Appendix B. Selected References
Nancy Clark is an internationally renowned sports nutritionist. Clark specialises in nutrition for performance, wellness and weight management, including helping athletes with eating disorders. Having worked in sport dietetics for 40 years, Clark has helped thousands of casual and competitive athletes. Her more renowned clients have included members of the Boston Red Sox, Bruins and Celtics. As well as athletes from many colleges in the area, including Boston College. Clark enjoys speaking to teams, clubs and health professionals, as well as writing as a way to teach people how to eat to win. She currently writes a monthly column called The Athlete's Kitchen, which appears regularly in over 100 sports publications and websites. Clark has also written several food guides for various sports, including football players, runners and cyclists.
