Table of Contents

Introduction to the Energy-Yielding Macronutrient Needs of Athletes, J. J. B. Anderson
Overview of Human Bioenergetics and Nutrition, C. G. R. Jackson
THE ENERGY-YIELDING NUTRIENTS
Digestion and Absorption of Energy-Yielding Nutrients, A. J. Ryan
Simple and Complex Carbohydrates in Exercise and Sport, J. A. Doyle and C. Papadopoulos
Dietary Fiber in Exercise and Sport, D. D. Gallaher
Lipids in Exercise and Sport, J. L. Durstine, S. F. Crouse, and R. J. Moffat
Proteins and Amino Acids in Exercise and Sport, M. G. Di Pasquale
SUPPLEMENTS CONTAINING MACRONUTRIENT DERIVATIVES
Carbohydrate Supplements in Exercise and Sport, S. S. Jonnalagadda
Lipids in Exercise and Sport, T. P. Carr and R. L Cowles
Proteins and Amino Acids in Exercise and Sport, L. R. Bucci and L. M. Unlu
Creatine in Exercise and Sport, R. B. Kreider
PHYSIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF ENERGY METABOLISM
Nutritional Implications of Gender Differences in Energy Metabolism, M. Tarnopolsky
Nutritional Implications of Age Differences in Energy Metabolism, N. M. Lewis and J. E. Guest
Body Weight Regulation and Energy Needs: Weight Loss, J. L. Thompson and M. M. Manore
Body Weight Regulation and Energy Needs: Weight Gain, J. Anding
Summary, I. Wolinsky and J. A. Driskell

Reviews

"This book which is part of a series, does an excellent job in addressing the topic. . . The text is well written, capable of being used by the addressed audience. This book could serve as a basis of an elective course for post-graduate students in nutrition and exercise physiology." -Conrad R. Cole MD, Cincinnati Children's Hospital & Debora Duro MD, MS, Miami Children's Hospital" practical applications and recommendations easy to read, informative, and interesting a valuable resource" - Doody's Pages