Today's top athletes understand that meeting one's nutritional needs is critical when competing. Those who perform heavy physical activity must receive an increased level of nutrients, fluid and energy. This book offers a concise introduction to the links between nutrition and physical performance.
About the Author
FRED BROUNS is an internationally recognised authority in the field of sports nutrition and supplementation. Over the years he has been consultant to The International Olympic Committee, to numerous National Olympic Committees and Sports Federations, the Dutch Soccer Team, Professional cycling teams, the Dutch Olympic team and many others.
New to Edition
New coverage of:
selected sports nutraceuticals
how to improve fatty acid metabolism
antioxidants and exercise-induced free radicals eating disorders in athletes
applying theory to practice
Features
A thoroughly updated and comprehensive new edition of the highly successful "Nutritional Needs of Athletes"
A concise introduction to the relationship between nutrition and physical performance
New to this edition: Nutraceuticals, Eating Disorders in Athletes, Antioxidants and Exercise-induced Free Radicals and Applying Theory to Practice
