Combining the best of theory and research, Dunford/Doyle's NUTRITION FOR SPORT AND EXERCISE emphasizes scientific reasoning and the latest studies to illuminate the evidence for current nutritional recommendations. The fourth edition carefully illustrates the connections among exercise, nutrition and--the ultimate goals--optimal performance and health. Explaining the rationale behind the recommendations made to athletes, the authors help readers create specific plans for the appropriate amount and type of foods, beverages and/or supplements to support training, performance and recovery. Available with MindTap Nutrition, the platform that gives instructors complete control of their course and powers students from memorization to mastery.

1. Introduction to Sports Nutrition.
2. Defining and Measuring Energy.
3. Energy Systems and Exercise.
4. Carbohydrates.
5. Proteins.
6. Fats.
7. Water and Electrolytes.
8. Vitamins.
9. Minerals.
10. Diet Planning: Food First, Supplements Second.
11. Weight and Body Composition.
12. Disordered Eating and Exercise Patterns in Athletes.
13. Diet and Exercise for Lifelong Fitness and Health.
Appendixes.
Glossary.
Index.

Combining the best of theory and research, Dunford/Doyle's NUTRITION FOR SPORT AND EXERCISE emphasizes scientific reasoning and the latest studies to illuminate the evidence for current nutritional recommendations. The fourth edition carefully illustrates the connections among exercise, nutrition and--the ultimate goals--optimal performance and health. Explaining the rationale behind the recommendations made to athletes, the authors help readers create specific plans for the appropriate amount and type of foods, beverages and/or supplements to support training, performance and recovery. Available with MindTap Nutrition, the platform that gives instructors complete control of their course and powers students from memorization to mastery. Propelling students from memorization to mastery, MindTap Nutrition gives you complete control of your course--to provide engaging content, challenge students, build confidence and accelerate learning. Diet & Wellness Plus empowers students to track food and beverage intake. Pre-Learning Quizzes begin every chapter, enabling students to gauge their understanding. "A Closer Look" features provide additional information on key topics. And end-of-chapter Post-Learning Quizzes enable students to evaluate what they learned in the previous chapter. Learning Objectives help students focus on important issues as they progress through each chapter, while Post-Learning Quizzes at the end of each chapter help them test their knowledge of key concepts. Comprehensive scientific and practical information about the use of dietary supplements to enhance training and improve performance addresses the legality, ethics, safety and effectiveness of a variety of supplements popular with athletes. Chapters are packed with special features to keep students engaged with the content. Internet café websites offer sound sports nutrition information. "Keeping it in Perspective" features offer insight into how each topic fits into the big picture. Using examples from real-life athletes, "Spotlight" features provide additional coverage of supplements and other topics. Pre- and Post-Test Quizzes, Self-Test chapter questions, Summaries, References and a Glossary help students maximize their course success. "Focus on Research" features help students understand research methods and results--and highlight the significance and application of those results. Application exercises give students a brief scenario with questions that prompt them to put what they learn into practice. Key points and review questions at the end of each major section assist students in identifying the important information from that last section and test their mastery of that information.