Millions of consumers want to lose body fat, gain muscle mass, and/or improve exercise performance. In addition to an exercise program, they often look to sports supplements as ¿tools¿ to help them reach their goals. This book, the culmination of years of work by the thought leaders in the sports nutrition field will help the consumer, student, scientist, and sports nutrition professional sift through the huge volume of information and come up with reasonable and scientifically-based ideas and conclusions about sports nutrition.Written and edited by the leaders in the field and members of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, the Essentials of Sports Nutrition and Supplements combines basic science with the best in applied sports nutrition. Topics in this book include:Endocrinology and ExercisePrinciples of Exercise TrainingAn Overview of Dietary SupplementsNutritional Needs of Endurance AthletesNutritional Needs of Strength-Power AthletesSports Application of CreatineEating to Improve Body CompositionPre-, During, and Post-Workout Nutrition for Endurance AthletesPre- During, and Post-Workout Nutrition for Strength-Power AthletesBut the book covers much more than the short list above. Whether you are a student, scientist or sports nutrition professional, this book will serve as the resource for you in this rapidly growing field.

The most comprehensive textbook for the undergraduate course in sports nutrition and sports supplements

ESSENTIALS OF SPORTS NUTRITION AND SUPPLEMENTSThe official textbook for ISSN's Certification in Sports Nutrition(CISSN)Editors:Jose Antonio, Ph.D.Doug Kalman, M.S., RDJeff Stout, Ph.D.Mike Greenwood, Ph.D.Darryn Willoughby, Ph.D.Part I. Basic Exercise Physiology1) Skeletal Muscle Plasticity - Joseph Chromiak, Ph.D. and JoseAntonio, Ph.D.2) Bioenergetics - Christopher Scott, Ph.D.3) Endocrinology and Exercise - William J. Kraemer, Ph.D.4) Cardiopulmonary Response to Exercise - Rick Seip, Ph.D.5) Molecular Biology of Exercise and Nutrition - Darryn WilloughbyPh.D.6) Aspects of Overtraining - Michael Greenwood, Ph.D.Part II. Exercise Principles and Assessment7) Principles of Exercise Training - Steven J. Fleck. Ph.D.8) Lab and Field Techniques for Measuring Performance - Ron MendelPh.D.9) Methods of Body Composition - Joe Weir, Ph.D.10) Assessing the Nutritional Needs of Athletes - Susan M. KleinerPh.D., RDPart III. Basic and Applied Nutrition11) An Overview of Macronutrients - Jennifer Hofheins, M.S., RD12) Protein - Tim Ziegenfuss, Ph.D.13) Fat - Lonnie Lowery, Ph.D.14) Carbohydrate - Greg Haff, Ph.D.15) Vitamins and Minerals - Darin Van Gammeren, MAEd16) Nutritional Needs of Endurance Athletes - Suzanne Girard EberleM.S., RD17) Nutritional Needs of Strength-Power Athletes - Jim Stoppani, Ph.D.18) Re-Shaping the Food Guide Pyramid - Alan Shugarman, M.S., RD19) Special Needs of Youth, Women, and the Elderly - Marie Spano, M.S.RDPart IV. Supplements20) Sports Application of Creatine - Rick Kreider, Ph.D.21) Ephedra and Other Weight Loss Ingredients - Chris Mohr, M.S., RD22) An Overview of Sports Supplements (HMB, glutamine, EAAs, BCAAsglucosamine, EFAs, etc) - Chris Lockwood, M.S., CSCS23) Hormonal Supplements - Legal and Illegal - Tim Ziegenfuss, Ph.D.Part VI. Special Topics24) Regulatory Aspects of the Sports Nutrition Industry - Rick CollinsEsq.25) Low Carbohydate Diets - Jeff Volek, Ph.D.26) Eating to Improve Body Composition -Jose Antonio, Ph.D. and AnssiManninen, M.H.S.27) Pre-, During, and Post-Workout Nutrition for Endurance AthletesJohn Ivy, Ph.D.28) Pre- During, and Post-Workout Nutrition for Strength-Power Athletes Chris Rasmussen, MS