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by Colleen Gulick (Author), Dawn Gulick (Author)
Science of Sports Nutrition: An Essential Guide for Sports Medicine explores the multifaceted relationship between nutrition and athletic performance. It provides an in-depth analysis of how dietary choices, nutrient timing, and supplementation strategies can maximize athletic capabilities in terms of endurance, strength, recovery, and overall well-being. Tailored to address the needs of athletes at all levels, the text offers scientific evidence and practical guidance on macronutrient requirements, hydration strategies, and the importance of micronutrients.
This book addresses tailored diets for athletic excellence, how to properly hydrate for performance optimization, and the science behind various nutritional supplements' efficacy and safety. The content covers dietary considerations relevant to particular phases of life and health conditions that affect athlete populations, such as recovery strategies and gastrointestinal concerns.
Science of Sports Nutrition is ideal for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in sports nutrition, sports medicine, and related health sciences fields.