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Overview
Emphasizing the importance of meeting vital nutritional needs every day at a level of active sports participation, this unique comprehensive approach to all levels of sports nutrition pays particular attention to the role of ergogenic aids (supplements both legal and questionable).
Synopsis
In every sport, good nutrition can differentiate the winners from the losers. This updated edition incorporates the latest research on fat, protein, carbohydrates, and vitamins; hydration and body composition; specific concerns of female athletes; controlling weight, losing fat, and gaining muscle; and on-the-road eating. New to this edition are discussions of creatine and other supplements.