{"product_id":"nutritional-concerns-in-recreation-exercise-judy-a-driskell-9781420068153","title":"Nutritional Concerns in Recreation, Exercise, and Sport","description":"\u003cp\u003eAthletes, coaches, and recreationalists are continually seeking ways to maximize their competitive efforts in both exercise and sport, and from 5km runners to Olympians, most athletes recognize that good nutrition is as crucial to success as ongoing practice and regular exercise. Written and edited by top-notch nutrition and exercise authorities, \u003cstrong\u003eNutritional Concerns in Recreation, Exercise, and Sport\u003c\/strong\u003e comprehensively covers the major nutritional concerns related to physical activity and the serious recreationalist and athlete, focusing on core questions in the growing field of sports nutrition. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis valuable resource discusses the central roles macronutrients (carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and water) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) play in healthy nutrition. It includes practical considerations related to hydration, body weight, and the use of nutritional supplements as ergogenic aids. It also discusses the various athletic concerns athletes will likely face during different life stages, such as the young athlete, the pregnant athlete, and the aging athlete. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConcise and extensively referenced, \u003cem\u003eNutritional Concerns in Recreation, Exercise, and Sport\u003c\/em\u003e provides the knowledge base athletes need to make well-informed dietary decisions, optimize overall health, and achieve personal performance success. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Judy A. Driskell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1420068156\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781420068153\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CRC Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/01\/2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 368\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.30h x 6.20w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eScitech Book News\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2009 pg. 176","brand":"Judy A. Driskell","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48113499570431,"sku":"9781420068153","price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b51fe0a8-edf6-408c-b1a4-e24c8c6684fa.jpg?v=1769615430","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/nutritional-concerns-in-recreation-exercise-judy-a-driskell-9781420068153","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}