This fourth edition of Clinical Sports Nutrition continues to integrate the science and practice of sports nutrition. Each chapter is specifically formatted to combine the viewpoints of two sports nutrition experts: the scientific principles underpinning each issue are reviewed by an internationally recognized nutritionist with extensive research experience, while a sports dietitian summarizes the practice tips that can be drawn from these principles.

TOPICS INCLUDE

• Measuring the nutritional status of athletes
• Assessing the physique of the athlete
• Weight loss and making weight
• Fluid and carbohydrate intake during exercise
• Prevention, protection and treatment of iron deficiency and depletion
• Supplements and sports foods
• Requirements for special athletic populations (e.g. athletes with diabetes, and vegetarians) and environments (e.g. training at altitude)

NEW FEATURES INCLUDE

• Updates in the consensus viewpoints from international bodies such as the International Olympic Committee and the American College of Sports Medicine
• International contributors from Australia, the UK, Canada and the USA
• Revised design to aid navigation and readability.

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Table of Contents:

1. Sports nutrition: an historical perspective

2. Exercise physiology and metabolism

3. Measuring nutritional status of athletes: clinical and research perspectives

4. Kinanthropometry: physique assessment of the athlete

5. Protein and amino acid needs for training and bulking up

6. Energy requirement of the athlete: assessment and evidence of energy efficiency

7. Weight loss and the athlete

8. Making weight in sports

9. Eating disorders and disordered eating in athletes

10. Bone, exercise, nutrition and menstrual disturbances

11. Iron depletion in athletes

12. Vitamin, mineral and antioxidant needs of athletes

13. Preparation for competition

14. Nutrition for recovery after competition and training

15. Nutritional strategies to enhance fat oxidation during aerobic exercise

16. Dietary supplements and nutritional ergogenic aids in sport

17. Nutrition for special populations: children and young athletes

18. Nutrition and the aging athlete

19. Special needs: the athlete with diabetes

20. Special needs: the vegetarian athlete

21. Athletes with gastrointestinal disorders

22. Special needs: athletes with disabilities

23. Medical and nutritional issues for the traveling athlete

24. Nutritional issues for special environments: training and competing at altitude and in hot climates

25. Providing meals for athletic groups

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