McGraw-Hill, Copyright 2010
ISBN: 978-0-07-337555-7
MHID: 0-07-337555-1
Retail New: $121.25
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This book uses a question-answer approach. The questions are arranged in logical sequence. Cross-referencing within the text is used to expand the discussion. No scientific background is needed.
Chapter 1 introduces you to the general effects of exercise and nutrition on health-related fitness, including the importance of well-controlled scientific research. Chapter 2 provides a broad overview of sound guidelines relative to nutrition for optimal health and physical performance. Chapter 3 focuses upon energy and energy pathways in the body. Chapters 4 through 9 deal with the six basic nutrients – emphasis on the health and performance implications for the physically active individual. Chapters 10 through 12 review concepts of body composition and weight control. Chapter 13 covers several drug foods. Several appendixes provide data on caloric expenditure during exercise, detailed metabolic pathways for methods to determine body composition, nutritional value of fast foods, and other information.
