Sport Nutrition 3rd Edition by Michael Gleeson

Sport Nutrition 3rd Edition by Michael Gleeson

Back for a third edition, Sport Nutrition presents the principles and rationale for current nutrition guidelines for athletes. Using a physiological basis, this text provides an in-depth look at the science behind sport nutrition. This new edition has been structured with the student in mind. It moves from general principles of nutrition to estimating and fulfilling energy needs with the appropriate combinations of macro- and micronutrients. There is also content on supplements from a scientific standpoint. More than just a simple prescription of recommendations, Sport Nutrition, 3rd Edition offers a systematic presentation of the science supporting nutrition guidelines. It is an ideal book to provide a comprehensive understanding of nutrition and how it relates to sport, exercise performance, training and recovery.

Asker Jeukendrup is considered a leading expert in the general areas of sport nutrition, training and overtraining and recovery. He is a registered sport and exercise nutritionist and has worked with several elite athletes and clubs around the world, including Chelsea FC, FC Barcelona and UK Athletics. Michael Gleeson is a professor of exercise biochemistry in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University. Gleeson is considered a world authority on exercise biochemistry, immunology and nutrition. He has worked with numerous world-class athletes and professional football clubs.

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ISBN 13	9781492529033
ISBN 10	1492529036
Title	Sport Nutrition 3rd Edition
Author	Michael Gleeson
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Human Kinetics Publishers
Year published	2018-08-22
Number of pages	616
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