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Introduction to Sports Nutrition

ISBN

9798893641561

Author

Allie Gaines

Publisher

Callisto Reference

Language

English

Publication Year

2025

Category

Physical Education, Sports and Rehabilitation - Physical Education, Sports and Rehabilitation

Pages

100

Price

USD 151

Description

Enhancing athletic performance is achievable through the adoption of a well-designed diet and nutrition plan. Nutrition plays a crucial role in sports training regimens, contributing to strength building and endurance enhancement. An athlete's nutritional requirements are influenced by various factors such as the type of weight, gender, body mass index (BMI) and activity. The field of sports nutrition examines these aspects and emphasizes determining the appropriate quantity of food and fluids for athletes. Athletes can enhance their performance, boost energy levels, or facilitate recovery by incorporating dietary supplements containing ingredients like minerals, vitamins, amino acids, and more. Some of the supplements are human growth hormones, steroids, creatine, BCAAs and caffeine. The topics covered in this extensive book deal with the core aspects of sports nutrition. It brings forth some of the most innovative concepts and elucidates the unexplored aspects of this field. The book is appropriate for those seeking detailed information in this area.