Review of Sport Nutrition: An Introduction to Energy Production and Performance (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.


Product Description
Sport Nutrition: An Introduction to Energy Production and Performance presents in-depth discussion of the science behind sport nutrition, including general principles, background, and rationale for current nutritional guidelines. Students will gain a solid understanding of the principles of nutrition as they relate specifically to sport. Students will also learn how to distinguish between fact and fallacy in the confusing world of sport nutrition and supplements.
The logical organization of the book helps instructors deliver a comprehensive introductory course in nutrition as well as reinforce comprehension, retention, and application for all students-including those without a science background. The following are some of the student-friendly features:
-More than 200 tables and illustrations that demonstrate important concepts and research findings, making the text easy to understand at the introductory level
-Summary appendix that explains the fundamental concepts of biochemistry, biology, chemistry, and physiology
-Extensive glossary of terms and commonly used abbreviations
-Numerous standard textbook elements, including learning objectives, key points, and key terms
A full chapter is devoted to how food is digested and absorbed, as well as how exercise influences the digestive process. Other topics include molecular structure, energy production, recovery after exercise, and the biochemical and physiological processes within the body.
Well-respected authors Asker Jeukendrup, PhD, and Michael Gleeson, PhD, are on the cutting edge of sport nutrition. They draw from years of experience researching, publishing, and teaching at the university level and consulting with international sport teams. Sport Nutrition: An Introduction to Energy Production and Performance will help students learn the underlying principles of sport nutrition and its effect on performance.
Audience: Textbook for undergraduate introductory sport nutrition, exercise physiology, and sport science courses; reference for sport nutritionists, nutritionists, dietitians, exercise and sport scientists, health and fitness instructors, physical educators, and coaches.

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