Clinical Sports Nutrition

The combination of scientific and practical information in this title is intended for students of courses such as fitness training and sports coaching, at university, vocational, and higher-level institutions. It contains nutrition information, coupled with advice on how to apply sports nutrition guidelines in a clinical or practical framework. There is also a chapter containing a scientific review of the literature followed by practice tips for use by the sports dietitian. Chapters appear for areas dealing with the nutritional needs of veteran athletes, athletes with GI problems, fat adaptation strategies for athletes, special nutritional needs for alititude and hot climates, and catering for athletes.