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Nutrition and Metabolism Sports, Exercise Health
Barnes and Noble
Nutrition and Metabolism Sports, Exercise Health
Current price: $230.00
Barnes and Noble
Nutrition and Metabolism Sports, Exercise Health
Current price: $230.00
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• Cellular structure for metabolism
• Alcohol and metabolism
• Uncoupling protein and thermogenesis
• Dietary guidelines from around the world
• Nutrient timing
• Protein synthesis and muscle hypertrophy
• Protein supplementation
• Ergogenic effects of selected stimulants
• Nutritional considerations for special populations
• Dehydration and exercise performance
Each chapter includes updated pedagogical features, including definitions of key terms, chapter summaries, case studies, review questions and suggested readings. A revised and expanded companion website offers additional teaching and learning features, such as PowerPoint slides, multiple-choice question banks and web links.
No book goes further in explaining how nutrients function within our biological system, helping students to develop a better understanding of the underlying mechanisms and offering the best grounding in applying knowledge to practice in both improving athletic performance and preventing disease. As such,
is essential reading for all students of sport and exercise science, kinesiology, physical therapy, strength and conditioning, nutrition or health sciences.