Practical Applications In Sports Nutrition

by Heather Hedrick Fink

The new Second 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. This guide not only provides the most current sports nutrition guidelines and research but also includes the tools and guidance necessary to most appropriately apply the information in the "real world." In addition, this text demonstrates effective ways to communicate sports nutrition messages to athletes and how to motivate individuals to make permanent behavior change.

Genres: School, Reference

561 pages, Paperback

First published October 19, 2005

Reviews

[Chelsea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Okay, not REALLY my favorite book, but since it is the means to my being in grad school and earning a MS degree, I guess I won't complain against it. Between work picking up (hooray!), this class, RS Pres. calling, and the library being REALLY slow on filling my holds...my reading is at a new low. (Plus, Isabel figured out that when Mommy has a book, Isabel doesn't get nearly as much attention...she's taken to hitting the books out of my hands, so no more reading when she's awake...sigh...) Anyway, I take my first test from this book this week, and then I'm planning on "binging" on some books, whether the library has my books on hold or not. :)

[Steven · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a straightforward textbook on sports nutrition. The layout and organization of information are clear and the jargon is kept to a minimum. I believe the audience for this book are those who have a basic understanding of nutrition and the metabolic processes involved. The information and evidence is slightly outdated, but most of the recommendations hold up today. The author also addresses common issues that athletes may have with regard to their type of sport. I will definitely keep this for future reference.

[Jennifer Mafnas · Rating 5 out of 5]

well organized, concise information. Easy to understand and apply