Sport Nutrition for Health and Performance

Melinda M. Manore, PhD, RD, CSSD, FACSM, is a professor in the department of nutrition and exercise sciences and a nutrition specialist in extension at Oregon State University. She has taught and conducted research in nutrition and exercise for more than 25 years. She is a highly regarded researcher, particularly in the nutrition needs of active women, and has written more than 60 research articles, 6 books, 20 book chapters, and numerous nutrition articles for health and nutrition professionals.Dr. Manore is a member of several editorial boards of nutrition and exercise journals. She is a member of the American Dietetic Association (ADA) and several organizations within the ADA, including Sports Dietetics USA, Weight Control, the research practice groups, and Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutritionists (SCAN). She is a member of the American Society of Nutrition, the American College of Sports Medicine (where she is a fellow), and the Obesity Society. She is also a founding member of Professionals in Nutrition for Exercise and Sport (PINES) and on the academic advisory board for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) diploma in sports nutrition. Dr. Manore is a certified specialist in sport dietetics (CSSD) from ADA. In 2001, she received an Excellence in Practice Award from the ADA.In her leisure time, Dr. Manore enjoys hiking, walking, gardening, birding, and cooking.Nanna Meyer, PhD, RD, CSSD, is an assistant professor in health sciences at the University of Colorado. She has been working in sport nutrition as a scientist, clinician, and educator since 1997. She developed the sport dietetics emphasis degree at the University of Utah and is working on a new graduate program (to be launched in fall 2009) at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Her primary research areas are the female athlete triad and nutritional issues in Olympic athletes. She also leads Professionals in Nutrition for Exercise and Sport (PINES), an international group that advances the field of study.Dr. Meyer has been a member of the American College of Sports Medicine since 1992 and is a member of various other professional organization, including Sports Dietetics USA and Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutritionists (SCAN). In 2000, she received a scientific prize for a presentation on nutrition for winter sports at the International Congress on Skiing and Science.In her spare time, Dr. Meyer, who was a member of the Swiss ski team, likes to cross-country ski, alpine ski, run, cycle, and hike. She also enjoys modern art, reading, and writing.Janice L. Thompson, PhD, FACSM, is a professor of public health nutrition and head of the department of exercise, nutrition and health at the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom. She has spent more than 20 years conducting research and teaching at universities in areas related to nutrition, public health, exercise, and sport nutrition. In addition to coauthoring the first edition of Sport Nutrition for Health and Performance, she has authored three other textbooks on nutrition with Dr. Manore.Dr. Thompson serves as the vice president of the American College of Sports Medicine and is a fellow of that organization. In 1997 she received an Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. In her leisure time, Dr. Thompson enjoys hiking, yoga, and cooking.

"This informative book provides excellent explanations, especially of the metabolism of carbohydrate, fat, and protein in exercise."--Doody's Book Review, 5-star review

• Chapter 1. Introduction to Nutrition for Exercise and HealthRole of Nutrition in Exercise and SportEssential Nutrients and Dietary RecommendationsRole of Eating a Balanced DietRole of Nutrition and Exercise in Disease PreventionChapter in ReviewLearning AidesChapter 2. Carbohydrate as a Fuel for ExerciseFunction, Classification, and Dietary Sources of CarbohydrateCarbohydrate Metabolism During ExerciseCarbohydrate Reserves and Dietary IntakeCarbohydrate Feeding Before ExerciseCarbohydrate Feeding During ExerciseCarbohydrate Feeding Postexercise and During Training PeriodsMuscle Glycogen SupercompensationChapter in ReviewLearning AidesChapter 3. Fat As a Fuel for ExerciseFunction, Classification, and Dietary Sources of FatBody Fat Reserves and Dietary Fat IntakeFat Metabolism During ExerciseEnhancement of Fat OxidationDietary Fat Recommendations for Optimal Performance and HealthChapter in ReviewLearning AidesChapter 4. Protein and ExerciseFunctions and ClassificationsMethods of Assessing Protein StatusDietary Sources of ProteinMetabolism of Protein During and After ExerciseDietary Protein Recommendations for Active IndividualsChapter in ReviewLearning AidesChapter 5. Energy and Nutrient BalanceEnergy and Macronutrient Balance EquationsMacronutrient BalanceEnergy ExpenditureEnergy IntakeChapter in ReviewLearning AidesChapter 6. Achieving Healthy Body WeightRole of Diet and Exercise in Achieving a Healthy Body WeightWeight Loss InterventionsAdding Exercise to Weight Loss ProgramsRecommendations for Maintaining or Gaining WeightWeight Concerns of AthletesChapter in ReviewLearning AidesChapter 7. Body CompositionBody Composition and HealthBody Composition and Sport PerformanceBody Composition Assessment Models and MethodsAccuracy of Body Composition Assessment MethodsSelection Criteria for Field MethodsBody Composition of AthletesBody Composition Standards and HealthChapter in ReviewLearning AidesChapter 8. Fluid and Electrolyte BalanceWater and Electrolyte BalanceFluid and Electrolyte Recommendations for ExerciseSport Drinks and Fluid Replacement BeveragesFluid Needs in Hot EnvironmentsFluid Needs in Cold EnvironmentsFluid and Electrolyte Needs for Children and AdolescentsChapter in ReviewLearning AidesChapter 9. B Vitamins Important in Energy MetabolismExercise-Related Functions and Dietary RequirementsRationale for Increased Need for Active IndividualsAssessment of Vitamin StatusExercise and Vitamin RequirementsVitamins and Exercise PerformanceChapter in ReviewLearning AidesChapter 10. Antioxidant NutrientsActions of AntioxidantsEnzymes Involved in Antioxidant ActivitiesNutrients Involved in Antioxidant ActivitiesAssessment of Oxidative DamageRationale for Increased Antioxidant Need Among Active IndividualsAntioxidants and Chronic DiseasesAntioxidants and PerformanceChapter in ReviewLearning AidesChapter 11. Minerals and ExerciseExercise-Related Functions, Dietary Requirements, and Food SourcesAssessment of Mineral StatusRationale for Increased Need for Active IndividualsNutritional Status of Active PeopleChapter in ReviewLearning AidesChapter 12. Micronutrients Important in Blood FormationExercise-Related Functions, Dietary Requirements, and Food SourcesRationale for Increased Need for Active PeopleAssessment of Vitamin and Mineral StatusNutritional Status of Active IndividualsChapter in ReviewLearning AidesChapter 13. Nutrients for Bone HealthReview of Bone MetabolismCalciumPhosphorusMagnesiumVitamin DOther Nutrients Involved in Bone MetabolismExercise and Bone HealthChapter in ReviewLearning AidesChapter 14. Nutrition and Fitness AssessmentMedical and Health History QuestionnairesAssessing Energy and Nutrient IntakeAssessing Daily Energy ExpenditureFitness AssessmentChapter in ReviewLearning AidesChapter 15. Nutrition and the Active FemaleEnergy and Nutrient RequirementsFemale Athlete TriadChapter in ReviewLearning AidesChapter 16. Ergogenic SubstancesErgogenic Substances in Sport and ExerciseEvaluating Ergogenic SubstancesChoosing Quality Ergogenic SubstancesReview of Two Ergogenic SubstancesChapter in ReviewLearning AidesAppendix A. Nutritional RecommendationsAppendix B. Artificial Sweeteners and Fat ReplacersAppendix C. Energy BalanceAppendix D. Body Fat Percentages for AthletesAppendix E. Nutrition and Fitness AssessmentIndexAbout the Authors