Book description
Food and drink choices
before, during and after training and competition have a direct
impact on health, body mass and composition, nutrient availability and
recovery time, and an optimal diet can significantly improve exercise
performance. Nutrition for Sport and Exercise
outlines the fundamental principles of nutrition in relation to sport
and exercise and then applies these principles through practical tools
such as food and nutrient lists, recipes and menu options. This
practical guide translates the athlete's goals into achievable
strategies and shortens the gap between theory and practice. Equipping
the reader to successfully implement dietary changes, this is an
invaluable resource for athletes, sports physicians and undergraduate
students of nutrition and sport and exercise science courses.
Special Features
- Dedicated chapters on the impact and relevance of specific nutrients and food groups
- Includes recipes and menu options
- Covers the area of sport and exercise nutrition with an evidence-based approach
- Concise and accessible, combining theory and practice
Hayley Daries, MSc (Med), is a registered dietitian with 18 years
of professional experience in the field of nutrition and sport. She
has worked in South Africa and the United Kingdom, where she held
positions such as consultant dietitian in London's Harley Street,
senior lecturer at a leading university in Wales, and chief dietitian
in the NHS. Currently freelancing, Hayley divides her time between
university lecturing, writing, radio interviews, course development,
dietary consultation with patients and athletes, and outreach work in
resource-poor schools and sport clubs.
