Introduction. Energy-Yielding Nutrients. Estimation of Energy Requirements. Physiological Aspects of Energy Metabolism.
Ira Wolinsky, University of Houston, Houston, Texas, USA and Judy A. Driskell, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
"…belongs in the library of any sports nutritionist or
exercise-nutrition enthusiast. Drs. Wolinsky and Driskell have put
together a great team of respected contributors and the information
shared is a valuable contribution to the understanding of exercise
and nutrition biochemistry."
-Douglas Kalman, Ph.D., RD, Miami Research Associates; Director,
Nutrition & Applied Clinical Research
"…an excellent job…useful to the researcher, clinician, physician,
dietitian, student and educated layman. It integrates many areas of
scientific endeavor into comprehensive and understandable concepts,
which will be useful in enhancing the health and performance of
athletes of all types."
-Catherine G. R. Jackson, Ph. D., FACSM, Professor of Kinesiology,
California State University, Fresno"… up-to-date information
regarding sports nutrition issues. … with discussions authored by
respected scientists. … the scientific details and references
within each chapter are useful and provide the reader with an
opportunity to learn why and how certain diets and foods … are
used, recommended, or even avoided. The book is exceptionally well
written and detailed … . The authors are experts in their areas,
and the editorial team has organized this text into a great
package."— Mark D. Haub, Department of Human Nutrition Kansas State
University writing in
JAMA 2008;299(19) "… a well-paced and well-written scientific study
detailing the affect nutrition has on energy-metabolism – this
treatise that not only serves the dedicated athlete but also works
to assist those weekend runners hoping to maximize their
experience. Recommended to all sports nutritionists at both the
college and professional levels, noted for its clear presentation
of a complex and layered subject. Additionally, all college-level
libraries should consider including this title in their stacks
because of its long-term reference value that crosses myriad
topic-lines."--The Electric Review". . . well written . . . unique
among others in this area, with its exceptionally comprehensive
assessment of current findings from scientists in the fields of
nutrition and exercise science . . . provides thought-provoking
insights into the relationship between nutrition and exercise and
is well worth the read." – Chad M. Cook, University of Wisconsin-
Madison, in Doody’s Notes, March/ April 2008
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