Food, Nutrition and Sports Performance II The International Olympic Committee Consensus on Sports Nutrition

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Synopsis

This book summarizes the latest meeting of the world's leading researchers in sports nutrition, held at the IOC headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland. The aim of the conference was to review the latest developments in the world of sport nutrition, to follow up on developments since the previous 1991 conference, and to draw up guidelines to help athletes and coaches optimise their performance by using nutrition to support training and maximise performance in competition.
Subjects discussed in this cutting-edge collection include:

* energy balance and body composition * the role of carbohydrates * the role of proteins and amino acids * athlete fluid and electrolyte requirements * the use of dietary supplements for optimum performance and immune function.

Book details

Author:
R. J. Maughan, L. M. Burke, E. F. Coyle
ISBN:
9781134302086
Related ISBNs:
9780203448618, 9780415339070, 9780415339070, 9780415339063, 9780415339063
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2020-05-16
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2004
Copyright by:
R.J. Maughan, L.M. Burke and E.F. Coyle 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Nonfiction, Sports