Revised and updated with a full color design and art program, the Fifth Edition of Practical Applications in Sports Nutrition provides students and practitioners with the latest sports nutrition information and dietary practices so they can assist athletes and fitness enthusiasts in achieving their personal performance goals. With data and statistics from the latest nutrition research and guidelines, it demonstrates effective ways to communicate sports nutrition messages to athletes and how to motivate individuals to make permanent behavior change.
Key Features:
New Full Color Design and Art Program
Key Questions Addressed sections open each chapter and introduce students to key material
You are the Nutrition Coach case studies at the beginning of each chapter provide context for chapter material
Fortifying Your Nutrition Knowledge boxes expand on timely topics
Gaining the Peformance Edge boxes provide insightful tips on how to apply sports nutrition knowledge when working with athletes
Training Tables help students translate sports nutrition knowledge into meal planning ideas, recipes, or food selections
The Box Score concludes each chapter with Key Points and Study Questions
