Nutrition for Health, Fitness, & Sport

Summary: 1 Introduction to Nutrition for Health, Fitness, and Sports Performance 2 Healthful Nutrition for Fitness and Sport 3 Human Energy 4 Carbohydrates: The Main Energy Food 5 Fat: An Important Energy Source during Exercise 6 Protein: The Tissue Builder 7 Vitamins: The Organic Regulators 8 Minerals: The Inorganic Regulators 9 Water, Electrolytes and Temperature Regulation 10 Body Weight and Composition for Health and Spor...t 11 Weight Maintenance and Loss through Proper Nutrition and Exercise 12 Weight Gaining through Proper Nutrition and Exercise 13 Food Drugs and Related Supplements Appendix A - Units of Measurement: English System - Metric System Equivalents Appendix B - Approximate Caloric Expenditure per Minute for Various Physical Activities Appendix C - Self-Test on Drinking Habits and Alcoholism Appendix D - Determination of Healthy Body Weight Appendix E - Exchange Lists for Meal Planning Appendix F - Calories, Percent Fat, and Cholesterol in Selected Fast-Food Restaurant Products Appendix G - Energy Pathways of Carbohydrate, Fat, and Protein [read more]