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About the Product
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.
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:
- More than 200 tables and illustrations that demonstrate important concepts and research findings, making the text easy to understand at the introductory level
- Summary appendix that explains the fundamental concepts of biochemistry, biology, chemistry, and physiology
- Extensive glossary of terms and commonly used abbreviations
- Numerous standard textbook elements, including learning objectives, key points, and key terms
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.
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.
About the Author
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 published over the past 10 years. He is also the editor of the European Journal of Sport Science and a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine.
Jeukendrup received his PhD in health sciences in 1997 in Maastricht, Netherlands, and is currently a senior lecturer in the school of sport and exercise sciences at the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom. He was already an avid cyclist when he first entered the fields of exercise physiology and sport nutrition. In his work, he not only performs cutting-edge research but also translates his findings into terms that are useful for athletes. In his free time, Jeukendrup enjoys cycling, traveling, and competing in triathlons. He and his wife, Antoinette, live in Birmingham, England.
Michael Gleeson, PhD, is a professor of sport and exercise sciences at Loughborough University in Leicestershire, England. He has taught sport nutrition and worked with coaches and elite athletes for many years.
An active researcher in sport nutrition and exercise metabolism, Dr. Gleeson has published more than 150 papers in exercise physiology and sport nutrition over the past 20 years. He was an invited speaker and author delegate to the International Olympic Committee Sports Nutrition Consensus Conference in 2003. He is the editor of Exercise Immunology Review.
Dr. Gleeson is a fellow of the European College of Sports Sciences. He is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Physiological Society, British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences, and International Society for Exercise and Immunology. At the University of Central Lancashire Dr. Gleeson completed his PhD on the effects of diet and exercise on energy metabolism.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. General Principles of Nutrition
The Function of Food
Dietary Carbohydrate
Dietary Lipids
Dietary Protein
Water
Vitamins, Minerals, and Trace Elements
Alcohol
Essential Nutrients
Assessing Nutrient and Energy Intake
Analyzing Nutrient Intake
Key Points
Key Terms
Recommended Readings
Chapter 2. Fuel Sources for Muscle and Exercise Metabolism
Subcellular Structure and Mechanism of Force Generation in Skeletal Muscle
Sources of Energy for Muscle Force Generation
Fuel Stores in Skeletal Muscle
Regulation of Energy Metabolism
Metabolic Responses to Exercise
Metabolic Adaptation to Exercise Training
Key Points
Key Terms
Recommended Readings
Chapter 3. Energy
What Is Energy?
Energetic Efficiency
Measuring the Energy Content of Food
Measuring Energy Expenditure
Components of Energy Expenditure
Energy Balance
Key Points
Key Terms
Recommended Readings
Chapter 4. Gastric Emptying, Digestion, and Absorption
Anatomy of the Gastrointestinal Tract
Regulation of the Gastrointestinal Tract
Digestion
Absorption
Regulation of Gastric Emptying
Gastrointestinal Problems
Key Points
Key Terms
Recommended Readings
Chapter 5. Carbohydrate
History
Role of Carbohydrate
Carbohydrate Before Exercise
Carbohydrate During Exercise
Carbohydrate After Exercise
What Athletes Really Do
Key Points
Key Terms
Recommended Readings
Chapter 6. Fat
Fat Metabolism During Exercise
Limits of Fat Oxidation
Fat As a Fuel During Exercise
Regulation of Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolism
Fat Supplementation During Exercise
Effect of Diet on Fat Metabolism and Performance
Supplements That Increase Fat Oxidation
Key Points
Key Terms
Recommended Readings
Chapter 7. Protein and Amino Acids
Amino Acids
Techniques to Study Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism
Protein Requirements for Exercise
Training and Protein Metabolism
Effect of Protein Intake on Protein Synthesis
Amino Acids As Ergogenic Aids
Protein Intake and Health Risks
Key Points
Key Terms
Recommended Readings
Chapter 8. Water Requirements and Fluid Balance
Thermoregulation and Exercise in the Heat
Effects of Dehydration on Exercise Performance
Effects of Fluid Intake on Exercise Performance
Daily Water Balance
Fluid Requirements for Athletes
Key Points
Key Terms
Recommended Readings
Chapter 9. The Micronutrients: Vitamins and Minerals
Water-Soluble and Fat-Soluble Vitamins
Macrominerals and Microminerals
Micronutrients Form the Building Blocks of Tissues
Micronutrients As Antioxidants
Essential Functions of the Micronutrients
Effects of Vitamins on Exercise Performance
Ergogenic Effect of Mineral Supplementation
Recommendations for Micronutrient Intake in Athletes
Key Points
Key Terms
Recommended Readings
Chapter 10. Nutrition Supplements
Nonregulation of Nutrition Supplements
Critical Evaluation of Nutritional Supplements Studies
A Detailed Look at Nutrition Supplements
Contamination of Nutrition Supplements
Key Points
Key Terms
Recommended Readings
Chapter 11. Weight Management
Ideal Body Weight and Composition
Weight Loss
Making Weight and Rapid Weight Loss Strategies
Key Points
Key Terms
Recommended Readings
Chapter 12. Eating Disorders in Athletes
Types of Eating Disorders
Prevalence of Eating Disorders in Athletes
Risk Factors
Effects of Eating Disorders on Sports Performance
Effects of Eating Disorders on the Athlete’s Health
Treatment and Prevention of Eating Disorders
Key Points
Key Terms
Recommended Readings
Chapter 13. Nutrition and Immune Function in Athletes
Functions of the Immune System and Its Cellular Components
General Mechanism of the Immune Response
Effects of Exercise on the Immune System
Nutritional Manipulations to Decrease Immunodepression in Athletes
Mechanisms of Nutritional Influences on Immune Function in Athletes
Conclusions and Recommendations
Key Points
Key Terms
Recommended Readings
Audiences
Textbook for undergraduate introductory sport nutrition, exercise physiology, and sport science courses; reference for sport nutritionists, nutritionists, dietitians, exercise and sport scientists, health and fitness instructors, physical educators, and coaches.
