Nutrition for health, fitness, & sport - Williams, Melvin H.; Branch, J. David, 1956-; Rawson, Eric S. (New York : McGraw-Hill, 2017)
Introduction to nutrition for health, fitness, and sports performance -- Healthful nutrition for fitness and sport: the consumer athlete -- Human energy -- Carbohydrates: the main energy food -- Fat: an important energy source during exercise -- Protein: The tissue builder -- Vitamins: the organic regulators -- Water, electrolytes, and temperature regulation -- Body weight and composition for health and sport -- Weight maintenance and loss through proper nutrition and exercise -- Weight gaining through proper nutrition and exercise -- Food drugs and related supplements
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Keywords: Physical fitness; Nutritional requirements; Sports for women -- Physiological aspects