Nutrition for Sport and Exercise
By J. Andrew Doyle, Lauren Killian
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Dunford/Killian/Doyle's "Nutrition for Sport and Exercise," 6th Edition, combines the best of theory and research, emphasizing scientific reasoning and the latest studies around current nutritional recommendations. The text illustrates the connections among exercise, nutrition and the ultimate goals of optimal performance and health. Explaining the rationale behind the recommendations made to athletes, the authors help readers create specific plans for selecting the appropriate amount and type of foods, beverages and/or supplements to support training, performance and recovery. This text is available with MindTap, the platform that gives instructors a wealth of resources and content to help propel students from memorization to mastery.
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Dunford/Killian/Doyle's "Nutrition for Sport and Exercise," 6th Edition, combines the best of theory and research, emphasizing scientific reasoning and the latest studies around current nutritional recommendations. The text illustrates the connections among exercise, nutrition and the ultimate goals of optimal performance and health. Explaining the rationale behind the recommendations made to athletes, the authors help readers create specific plans for selecting the appropriate amount and type of foods, beverages and/or supplements to support training, performance and recovery. This text is available with MindTap, the platform that gives instructors a wealth of resources and content to help propel students from memorization to mastery.
ENGAGING FEATURES: The "internet café" websites offer sports nutrition information. Keeping it in Perspective features offer insight into how each topic fits into the big picture. Spotlight features provides additional coverage of supplements and other topics. In-text learning aids include Pre- and Post-Test Quizzes, Self-Test chapter questions, Summaries, References and a Glossary to help students maximize their course success.
FOCUS ON RESEARCH: Focus on Research features help students understand research design, methods and results, highlighting their practical application to sports and exercise scenarios. Students are provided the foundation and tools to evaluate emerging research.
REAL-WORLD SCENARIOS IN ACTION: Application exercises give students a brief real world scenario followed by questions that prompt them to put what they learn into practice.
EMPOWERING PROBLEM SOLVERS: Students gain deeper understanding as they work through critical thinking questions. The activities build independence through inquiry, enhance problem-solving skills, improve decision-making and develop intellectual and professional skills.
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1. Introduction to Sports NutritionPreview this chapter
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