Research claims are found in a variety of formats including commercial product advertisements, news accounts, advocacy websites and refereed research journals. Unfortunately not all claims are complete, accurate and valid. This book emphasizes open-minded skepticism. It encourages readers to question any and all research claims and to evaluate those claims using sound, scientific information. Asking the right question then seeking out and evaluating the evidence are the keys to determining which claims are valid and which are not. The overarching goal of this book is for readers to develop...

The SCIENCE Behind Soccer Nutrition is written to help players and coaches understand the critical link between diet and performance. Rather than providing a collection of diet do's and don'ts, this book stresses a set of fundamental principles, built on scientific research designed to guide you through the nutritional challenges of training and competing. The 2nd edition contains updated information as well as new chapters all focused on helping players develop their individual nutritional strategy for maximizing performance.