Anita Bean's Sports Nutrition for Women [electronic resource] : A Practical Guide for Active Women

Cover; Title page; Table of Contents; Introduction; 1 The nutritional needs of female athletes; Key points; Vitamins and minerals; Fat; Protein; Carbohydrate; Eating and exercise: before, during and after; Where do I get energy from during exercise?; What are calories?; How does my body produce energy?; Key points; Is it possible to prevent disordered eating and eating disorders in athletes?; What type of treatment can the sufferer expect?; What can I do to help myself?; How should I approach someone suspected of having an eating disorder or disordered eating?;Women who exercise regularly have specific nutritional needs. Carefully researched and fully up to date, and written by an experienced sports nutritionist, Anita Bean's book is written in a clear and accessible way to appeal directly to active women. This book covers topics such as exercise and the menstrual cycle, bone health, disordered eating, weight loss and iron deficiency anaemia. Around 45% of women take place in sport or physical activity, and over 4.4 million women are members of sports clubs (21% of women). A recipe section gives women lots of ideas for healthy and easy -to-cook meal. Cover Title page Table of Contents Introduction 1 The nutritional needs of female athletes Key points Vitamins and minerals Fat Protein Carbohydrate Eating and exercise: before, during and after Where do I get energy from during exercise? What are calories? How does my body produce energy? Key points Is it possible to prevent disordered eating and eating disorders in athletes? What type of treatment can the sufferer expect? What can I do to help myself? How should I approach someone suspected of having an eating disorder or disordered eating? What are the health consequences of bingeing and purging?What are the health consequences of disordered eating and eating disorders? Can disordered eating affect an athlete's performance? Are women with eating disorders attracted to certain sports? Are athletes at greater risk of disordered eating than non-athletes? What causes female athletes to develop disordered eating and eating disorders? What is disordered eating? What is bulimia nervosa? What is anorexia nervosa? What's the difference between an eating disorder and disordered eating? How common are eating disorders and disordered eating among female athletes?2 Eating disorders and disordered eating in female athletes Key points Are popular diets healthy and effective? What's the best strategy for healthy weight loss in female athletes? How can I calculate my calorie, carbohydrate, protein and fat requirements? What is a healthy way to reduce body fat? Body fat: how low is too low? How does body composition affect performance? What is my ideal body fat percentage? How can I measure my body fat percentage? 3 Body composition and sports performance Key points. How can amenorrhoea be prevented?How can amenorrhoea be treated? What are the health risks of amenorrhoea? What causes amenorrhoea? How common is amenorrhoea in female athletes? What is amenorrhoea? 4 Amenorrhoea and sport Key points When can I resume exercising after the birth? Can I continue to exercise during pregnancy? Should I take an omega-3 supplement during pregnancy? How much alcohol is safe during pregnancy? Should I limit my caffeine intake during pregnancy? Vitamin, mineral and calcium needs How many calories should I eat during pregnancy? How much weight should I gain during pregnancy?Will low body fat levels affect my ability to get pregnant? 5 Nutrition and exercise in pregnancy Main dishes 6 Recipes Vegetarian main dishes Soup Savoury snacks Sweet snacks Resources eCopyright. "Women who exercise not only need general nutritional advice, but can improve their fitness, recovery times and performance by improving their diet. Those who exercise regularly may also be prone to health related problems that could be prevented or alleviated by improved nutrition. Drawing together the most up-to-date research into the nutritional needs of active women, Anita Bean translates it into meaningful information and practical advice on issues such as: body image, bone health, losing and gaining weight, iron deficiency and sports anaemia, exercise and the menstrual cycle, exercising during pregnancy"-- Back cover Women who exercise regularly have specific nutritional needs. Carefully researched and fully up to date, and written by an experienced sports nutritionist, Anita Bean's book is written in a clear and accessible way to appeal directly to active women. This book covers topics such as exercise and the menstrual cycle, bone health, disordered eating, weight loss and iron deficiency anaemia. Around 45% of women take place in sport or physical activity, and over 4.4 million women are members of sports clubs (21% of women). A recipe section gives women lots of ideas for healthy and easy -to-cook meals and snacks. Carefully researched and fully up to date, and written by an experienced sports nutritionist, Anita Bean's book is written in a clear and accessible way to appeal directly to active women. Women who exercise regularly have specific nutritional needs. This book covers topics such as exercise and the menstrual cycle, bone health, disordered eating, weight loss and iron deficiency anaemia. Around 45% of women take place in sport or physical activity, and over 4.4 million women are members of sports clubs (21% of women). A recipe section gives women lots of ideas for healthy and easy-to-cook meals and snacks. Carefully researched and fully up to date, and written by an experienced sports nutritionist, Anita Bean's book is written in a clear and accessible way to appeal directly to active women. Women who exercise regularly have specific nutritional needs. This book covers topics such as exercise and the menstrual cycle, bone health, disordered eating, weight loss and iron deficiency anaemia. Around 45% of women take place in sport or physical activity, and over 4.4 million women are members of sports clubs (21% of women). A recipe section gives women ideas for healthy and easy to cook meals and snacks. Women who exercise regularly have specific nutritional needs. Anita Bean provides general nutritional advice and covers nutritional issues that are specific to active women. Also includes lots of ideas for balanced meals and snacks in an easy-to-cook recipe section.