Sports Nutrition: A Handbook for Professionals, 7th Ed.
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Sports Nutrition: A Handbook for Professionals, 7th Ed.
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Fuel smart. Optimize performance. Elevate the game.
From weekend warriors to elite competitors, the 7th edition of the renowned Sports Nutrition textbook is the definitive guide to fueling athletic performance at every level. Packed with the latest research and practical strategies, this essential resource covers everything from macronutrient metabolism and hydration to energy balance and sport-specific nutrition guidelines.
Inside you'll discover:
- The science behind the body's use of carbohydrate, protein and fat in athletic performance
- Information on vitamins, minerals, and hydration as they relate to exercise and recovery
- Expert strategies for weight management and energy balance
- Evidence-based insights on supplements and sports foods
- Specialized nutrition for youth, collegiate, masters and elite athletes
- Guidance for athletes who are plant-based, pregnant or have diabetes
- Ways to recognize, prevent, and manage dysfunctional eating behaviors in athletes
- Tailored fueling plans for endurance, strength and high-intensity sports
- Three brand-new chapters focused on tactical performance nutrition, nutrition operations management and athlete dietary patterns.
Each chapter wraps up with a list of key takeaways designed for easy implementation in daily practice. The newly expanded At-A-Glance section delivers quick, sport-specific nutrition guidelines for 24 sports to help athletes fuel efficiently and perform stronger.
Our audience pushes the boundaries in the quest to excel, therefore we must be able to respond with creative and compelling solutions. The information gleaned from this book will help our individual athletes, teams, and support staff strategize, optimize and realize their goals.”
CPE Level: 2
CPEU: 35.00 (Valid Until June 5, 2028)
Learners may earn Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit by reading this book and completing an interactive online quiz. To find the link for the interactive quiz, refer to the book's table of contents and locate the page in the back of the book titled Continuing Professional Education and Additional Notes. After passing the quiz, learners can access the CPE Certificate.
Performance Indicators
- 9.1.1: Interprets and applies evidence-based literature and standards for determining nutritional needs of target audiences.
- 9.3.6: Evaluates sport/dietary supplements (safety, legality, efficacy, quality, application to sport) and considers evidence-based reviews and testing by reputable third parties before recommending sports/dietary supplements.
- 9.3.7: Demonstrates an understanding of the ways in which progressive exercise training influences nutrition needs to support positive metabolic, structural, and immunological adaptations.
To support use of Academy publications in classrooms, educators may request the following complimentary materials by completing the Examination and Desk Copy Request Form:
- Electronic examination copy (temporary access) for books being considered for course adoption.
- Print or electronic desk copy for books adopted for use in an undergraduate or graduate course or dietetic internship (proof of adoption is required).
- Instructor resource kit (available for select publications) including instructor's resource manual, customizable quizzes, discussion prompts and activities, projects/multichapter assignments, and PowerPoint slides.
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