Nutrition for Sports and Exercise

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Proper nutrition fuels athletes at all levels, from the budding high school track star to the seasoned professional football player. Discover how the body uses food to produce strength and energy.
 

Contents

What Is Nutrition?
1
Energy for Exercise
20
How Your Body Changes When You Exercise
36
What Should Athletes Eat?
50
Keeping Cool Water and Electrolyte Balance During Exercise
64
Ergogenic Aids for Athletes Are They Safe?
84
Nutritional Problems Common Among Athletes
102
Diet and Exercise for a Healthy Life
113
Appendices
127
Glossary
138
References
145
Bibliography
148
Index
152
Picture Credits
158
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