Author:
Manore, Melinda, 1951-
Edition Statement:2nd ed.
Imprint:Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, c2009.
Descriptionxv, 543 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Note:Introduction to nutrition for exercise and health -- Carbohydrate as a fuel for exercise -- Fat as a fuel for exercise -- Protein and exercise -- Energy and nutrient balance -- Achieving healthy body weight -- Body composition -- Fluid and electrolyte balance -- B vitamins important in energy metabolism -- Antioxidant nutrients -- Minerals and exercise -- Micronutrients important in blood formation -- Nutrients for bone health -- Nutrition and fitness assessment -- Nutrition and the active female -- Ergogenic substances.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.
