Nutrition and metabolism in sports, exercise and health

Content: Introduction --
Macronutrients: carbohydrates --
Macronutrients: lipids --
Macronutrients: proteins --
Micronutrients: vitamins --
Micronutrients: minerals and water --
Digestion and absorption --
Energy and energy-yielding metabolic pathways --
Nutrients metabolism --
Guidelines for designing a healthy and competitive diet --
Ergogenic aids and supplements --
Nutrition and metabolism in special cases --
Measurement of energy consumption and output --
Body weight and composition for health and performance --
Energy balance and weight control --
Thermoregulation and fluid balance --
Appendix A: metric units, English-metric conversions, and cooking measurement equivalents --
Appendix B: chemical structure of amino acids --
Appendix C: dietary reference intakes for energy, macronutrients, and micronutrients --
Appendix D: estimated energy requirement calculations and physical activity values --
Appendix E: daily values used in food labels with a comparison to RDAs --
Appendix F: world anti-doping code international standard prohibited list --
Appendix G: directions for conducting three-day dietary analysis --
Bibliography --
Index.