Encyclopedia of Sports and Fitness Nutrition

For athletes, coaches, parents--anyone interested in learning more about how to eat and train for maximum performance--here is an authoritative sports and fitness reference that covers diet, nutrition, and supplements for serious results. How can people achieve the maximum benefits from their fitness regimen, increase their energy, and feel better about themselves and their overall health? Can diet, nutrition, and supplements profoundly impact the results they see from their daily sweat and grind? What are the best diet and nutrition options for children, teens, pregnant women, and seniors? Inside, a professor of nutrition shows readers the importance of nutrition and clearly outlines how they can utilize diet and nutrition to enhance their workouts for serious results. Readers will learn: how to select the right foods, sports supplements, and vitamins and minerals for their sporting needs; the fundamentals of fitness nutrition; how to improve sports performance from A to Z with tips on everything from aerobics to weight gain; and so much more!