- Paperback: 424 pages
- Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers (Aug 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0736034048
- ISBN-13: 978-0736034043
- Product Dimensions: 27.6 x 21.6 x 2.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 436,256 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A comprehensive discussion of the scientific principles behind sports nutrition, including the background and rationale for current nutritional guidelines, this volume follows a logical, student-friendly sequence of chapters and topic development, as well as an extensive glossary containing definitions of key terms.
About the Author
Asker E. Jeukendrup is a recognised authority on biochemistry, exercise physiology and nutrition for sports performance. He has served as scientific adviser to one of the top cycling teams in the world and as nutrition consultant to U.K. Athletics and numerous Olympic athletes. More than 50 of his articles have been published in peer-reviewed journals. Jeukendrup received his PhD in health sciences in 1997 in Maastricht, The Netherlands and is currently a lecturer in the school of sport and exercise sciences at the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom. In his work, he endeavours not only to perform cutting-edge research but also to translate his findings into terms that will be directly useful for athletes. Mike Gleeson PhD currently works as a Professor of Exercise Biochemistry at Loughborough University, England. Over the past 20 years he has published over 150 papers on exercise physiology, biochemistry and sports nutrition. He is a member of the Physiological Society, Nutrition Society, International Society of Exercise and Immunology, American College of Sports Medicine and the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences. He is also an elected Fellow of the European College of Sport Science. His recent research has focused on the effects of exercise, intensified training and nutrition on immune function in athletes.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A fantastic, clearly written, well informed book written by two 'greats' in the area of sports nutrition. If you are studying nutrition or metabolism as part of a sport science or applied nutrition degree then this book should be your first choice and is one of the few which is worth the investment.
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The book is very good, I used a lot of this book during my degree in sports coaching. Its more insightful than just your bog standard nutrition book as it develops more of the understanding of what nutrition can do for specific elements of performance.
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A Comprehensive Introductory Text
4 Jun 2005
Format:Paperback
The publisher's back cover text reads:
"Sport Nutrition: An Introduction to Energy Production and Performance is an introductory-level text that gives students a comprehensive understanding of the basics of nutrition as it relates to sport."
That is exactly what the book is, and what it does splendidly.
The book is comprehensive, and is a remarkable achievement for just two authors-generally such a book would be edited by one or two individuals and have numerous contributors.
The book has many illustrations and tables which help the reader's understanding and break up the text.
The book starts with the basics, the general principles of nutrition and fuel sources and goes on to discuss the physiology of digestion, the macronutrients, water, and the micronutrients. Discussions about supplements, weight management, eating disorders, and immune function round out the book.
The books scientific footings and information are solid, not faddish. The book is about theory and general practice. There is little information about current proprietary products.
Again, the book is a text for students of nutrition.
The wider market of athletes looking to improve their sport nutrition as a way of improving their performance may have to keep looking.
Although this book provides much depth missing from almost all such books directed to athletes, the practical take-home messages and key points are obscured by the details and are too difficult for most lay readers to easily grasp.
Although many will probably use this book as an authoritative reference frequently in the future, unless college-educated with a science background, or extremely persistent, lay athletes may put down the book before learning anything of practical use.
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Reviewer's note/disclaimer: The publisher sent me a review copy. I was not paid for this review.
"Sport Nutrition: An Introduction to Energy Production and Performance is an introductory-level text that gives students a comprehensive understanding of the basics of nutrition as it relates to sport."
That is exactly what the book is, and what it does splendidly.
The book is comprehensive, and is a remarkable achievement for just two authors-generally such a book would be edited by one or two individuals and have numerous contributors.
The book has many illustrations and tables which help the reader's understanding and break up the text.
The book starts with the basics, the general principles of nutrition and fuel sources and goes on to discuss the physiology of digestion, the macronutrients, water, and the micronutrients. Discussions about supplements, weight management, eating disorders, and immune function round out the book.
The books scientific footings and information are solid, not faddish. The book is about theory and general practice. There is little information about current proprietary products.
Again, the book is a text for students of nutrition.
The wider market of athletes looking to improve their sport nutrition as a way of improving their performance may have to keep looking.
Although this book provides much depth missing from almost all such books directed to athletes, the practical take-home messages and key points are obscured by the details and are too difficult for most lay readers to easily grasp.
Although many will probably use this book as an authoritative reference frequently in the future, unless college-educated with a science background, or extremely persistent, lay athletes may put down the book before learning anything of practical use.
--30--
Reviewer's note/disclaimer: The publisher sent me a review copy. I was not paid for this review.
Thoroughly pleased
29 May 2012
Format:Paperback
I recently purchased a book on nutrition by another publisher and found it to be very informative. However, Sport Nutrition goes much into much further detail about how your body uses food and water. Cellular processes are explained to give the reader a very biological understanding of the way we use food and produce energy.
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23 Aug 2010
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This used textbook was in really great condition when received in the mail. It was almost as if it were brand new instead of already having been used. The book also contained an excellent amount of information based on the subject. Very detailed and informative; all for a very good and cheap price!
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