Clinical Sports NutritionLouise Burke, Vicki Deakin Clinical Sports Nutritionis a comprehensive reference that provides state-of-the-art sports nutrition information, coupled with advice on how to apply sports nutrition guidelines in a clinical and practical framework. Established as the leading international text on the subject, this is the definitive guide to maximising athletic performance through advanced nutrition. The book covers a comprehensive range of topical issues on sports nutrition, presenting the theory and most up-to-date research findings in clear, readable terms and incorporating highly practical applications specifically for practitioners working in the sports arena. The contributing authors are leading academics, physicians and sports dietitians from Australia, Canada, United States, United Kingdom and Finland. This edition has been revised with an emphasis on updating knowledge and practice that developed since 2000.New coverage in this edition includes information on the female athlete, exercise and the immune system, anti-oxidents and the athlete, and nutrition during travel. |
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