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Nutrition for Health, Fitness and Sport
by Williams, MelvinEdition: 9th
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2009-02-11
Publisher(s): McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math
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This textbook provides the reader with thorough coverage of the role nutrition plays in enhancing one's health, fitness, and sport performance. Current research and practical activities are incorporated throughout.
Table of Contents
| Introduction to Nutrition for Health, Fitness, and Sports Performance | |
| Healthful Nutrition for Fitness and Sport: The Consumer Athlete | |
| Human Energy | |
| Carbohydrates: The Main Energy Food | |
| Fat: An Important Energy Source during Exercise | |
| Protein: The Tissue Builder | |
| Vitamins: The Organic Regulators | |
| Minerals: The Inorganic Regulators | |
| Water, Electrolytes and Temperature Regulation | |
| Body Weight and Composition for Health and Sport | |
| Weight Maintenance and Loss through Proper Nutrition and Exercise | |
| Weight Gaining through Proper Nutrition and Exercise | |
| Food Drugs and Related Supplements | |
| G++Units of Measurement: English SystemG++Metric System Equivalents | |
| G++Approximate Caloric Expenditure per Minute for Various Physical Activities | |
| G++Self-Test on Drinking Habits and Alcoholism | |
| G++Determination of Healthy Body Weight | |
| G++Exchange Lists for Meal Planning | |
| G++Calories, Percent Fat, Cholesterol, Sodium, and Dietary Fiber in Selected Fast-Food Restaurant Products | |
| G++Energy Pathways of Carbohydrate, Fat, and Protein | |
| G++Small Steps: 120 Small Steps to a Healthier Diet and Increased Physical Activity | |
| G++Sample Menu for a 2000-Calorie Food Pattern | |
| G++MyPyramid for Kids | |
| Table of Contents provided by Publisher. All Rights Reserved. |
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