Nutritional assessment of athletes

Updated and expanded, this second edition describes the dietary, anthropometric, physical activity needs, biochemical, and clinical assessment of athletes,with emphasis on the adult. A new chapter has been added on hydration as proper hydration and fluid replacement is a topic of utmost importance to physicalperformance. A new chapter has also been added on molecular aspects of physical performance and nutritional assessment as research is indicating that nutrigenomics also influences physical performance and nutritional assessment. The book gives detailed descriptions of the methods utilized in collecting assessment data as well as discusses the advantages and limitations of each method. It also summarizes evidence-based practical information relating to nutritionalassessment of athletes.

• ISBN: 978-1-4398-1821-3
• Editorial: CRC Press
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 420
• Fecha Publicación: 06/10/2010
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés