100 questions & answers about sports nutrition and exercise

Foreword

Preface

Introduction

Part 1: General Sports Nutrition

Questions 1-15: Discuss general sports nutrition, including the following

Why should an athlete develop a nutrition and exercise plan?

What is hunger?

What should my training plate look like?

Part 2: General Exercise Concepts

Questions 16-34: Review general exercise concepts

What are the health benefits of regular exercise?

What are the basic principles of exercise that are needed to optimize training and performance?

Why should athletes warm up before and cool down after exercise?

Part 3: Before-, During-, And After-Exercise Nutrition

Questions 35-48: Discuss the timing of meals and snacks

What should I eat before exercise?

Should I eat before an early-morning workout?

What types of foods should the athlete consume during exercise?

Part 4: Vitamins And Minerals

Questions 49-53: Discuss vitamins and minerals

What role do vitamins play in an athlete's diet?

What role do minerals play in athlete's diet?

What role does calcium play in athletic performance?

Part 5: Fluids

Questions 54-65: Review fluid intake

Why should athletes consume water as part of their nutrition plan?

Is thirst a good predictor of an athlete's fluid needs?

How much sweat can an athlete lose per hour of exercise in a hot environment?

Part 6: Weight Management

Questions 66-77: Discuss weight and its management

How do I recognize a fad diet?

What constitutes body composition?

What role do body mass index, waist circumference, and waist-to-hip ratio play in my performance?

Part 7: Extreme Environments

Questions 78-81: Explain more about extreme environments

What are the effects of acute high-altitude exposure on performance?

What is the live-high/train-low concept?

What are the considerations for athlete training or competing in cold-weather ambient and/or water environments?

Part 8: Nutritional And Exercise Considerations for Special Populations

Questions 82-91: Describe nutritional and exercise considerations for special populations

What is lactose intolerance?

What is the overtraining syndrome?

How do I know whether my decreasing performance over the season is related to overtraining or poor nutritional habits?

Part 9: Medications And Supplements

Questions 92-99: Explain more about medications and supplements

Why has my exercising heart rate changed since I was put on beta-blocker drugs?

Other than age-adjusted heart rate, what methods can I use to gauge my exercise intensity?

What are ergogenic aids?

What are ergolytics?

Part 10: More Information

Question 100: Provides resources for additional information about sports nutrition and exercise

Where can I find more information about sports nutrition and exercise?

Bibliography

Glossary

Index.