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Nutrition for the recreational athlete

It is the intent of this book to meet the needs of the recreational athlete with sound advice for their well-being, so that dietary practices will support the activities chosen, and compliance with exercise will not be a chore but will continue for a lifetime. Explores the cultural issue and the definition of a recreational athlete; details the reasons recreational athletes should understand the relationship between the type of activity and how energy is delivered within the cells of the body; gives information for recreational athletes who determine that their activity would be categorized as aerobic or endurance; specifically discusses the nutritional recommendations for activities that are identified as strength or resistance; details the needs of cross-training; discusses vegetarian athletes and includes the latest advice for them; contains recommendations from a variety of sources for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease by following appropriate dietary modifications; and covers the area of fluids and hydration

Print Book, English, ©1995
CRC Press, Boca Raton, ©1995