The revised and updated edition of this book contains comprehensive nutritional information for sportsmen and women. It outlines important differences in nutritional needs during both training and competition for each sport, and the best foods to achieve maximum energy output. The book also contains case-studies of specific sports and discussions of typical dietary problems, describing practical plans to achieve peak performance. It enables athletes and their coaches to design a diet uniquely suited to the needs of the individual, including the need for weight gain or weight loss.