Sports Nutrition: A Handbook for Professionals, Sixth Edition

The sixth edition of Sports Nutrition: A Handbook for Professionals is an evidence-based complete reference manual written by experienced sports dietitians and others with acclaimed expertise in their respective practice areas. The unique feature of this manual is the focus on key takeaways at the end of every chapter to guide the reader on how to apply the principles presented. Balancing the evidence-based information with practical application points will be valuable for all professionals interested in the health and performance of athletes, including sports medicine professionals, sports dietitians, athletic and fitness trainers, coaches, and educators. This edition provides a comprehensive overview of the expected core topics, such as nutrition assessment, energy balance, macronutrient and micronutrient basics, and body composition, and it also includes emerging areas of interest. Some of these newly featured topics include detailed discussions on nine endurance events, emerging areas of opportunity for the sports registered dietitian nutritionist, the gut microbiome, and the most recent considerations in weight management. Your understanding of sports nutrition practice will undoubtedly grow, and you will benefit from owning this sixth edition. I strongly recommend this as the best sports nutrition reference manual available and an absolute must for your professional library! This copy will replace the lovingly worn and repeatedly highlighted fifth edition in my own library. I can't wait to startreading this edition again in its published format! The sixth edition of Sports Nutrition, a long-standing, renowned reference, offers timely research and evidence-based advice for health professionals working with athletes at all levels. Written and reviewed by esteemed sports registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) and other exercise experts, this edition incorporates theoretical and practical information and key takeaways designed for easy implementation in daily practice. Highlights include: 1. A brand new chapter discussing emerging opportunities in sports nutrition 2. Completely revised overview of exercise physiology, including a description of training principles 3. Strategies for a sports nutrition assessment with application of macro- and micronutrient recommendations 4. Updated population- and sports-specific recommendations, including new and in-depth discussion of considerations for various endurance events 5. Important focus on the scope of practice for sports RDNs. "Sixth edition includes: 1. a new chapter discussing emerging opportunities in sports nutrition 2. Revised overview of exercise physiology, including a description of training principles 3. Strategies for a sports nutrition assessment with application of macro- and micronutrient recommendations 4. Updated population- and sports-specific recommendations, including a new and in-depth discussion of considerations for various endurance events."--back cover This long-standing and renowned reference for both the seasoned and novice sports dietitian thoroughly explores all areas of nutrition for sports and fitness. Now in full colour, it also serves as an excellent text for sports nutrition courses and a study aid for the CSSD specialty exam.