Nutrition and Metabolism in Sports, Exercise and Health

ISBN-13: 9781138687585 / Angielski / Miękka / 2018 / 520 str.

Jie Kang

Opis

This new edition offers a useful and concise introduction to nutrition and metabolism in sport, exercise and health settings. Informed by the latest research and using updated pedagogical features, this book includes new sections on topics such as, cellular structure and protein supplementation, alongside a revised and expanded companion website.

Spis treści

1. Introduction 2. Macronutrients: carbohydrates 3. Macronutrients: lipids 4. Macronutrients: proteins 5. Micronutrients: vitamins 6. Micronutrients: minerals and water 7. Digestion and absorption 8. Energy and energy-yielding metabolic pathways 9. Nutrients metabolism 10. Guidelines for designing a healthy and competitive diet 11. Ergogenic aids and supplements 12. Nutrition and metabolism in special cases 13. Measurement of energy consumption and output 14. Body weight and composition for health and performance 15. Energy balance and weight control 16. Thermoregulation and fluid balance

O autorze

Jie Kang is Professor in the Department of Health and Exercise Science at The College of New Jersey, USA. He is a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and an ACSM certified Clinical Exercise Specialist. Dr Kang is a scholar in Exercise Metabolism and has taught a variety of exercise science courses including Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism. He has also served as a director for the ACSM Certification Workshop and Examination.