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Sport tion for and Performance, Second Edition, will help students and practitioners understand the function of the ents in the body and how these ents affect and athletic performance. The authors present clear, comprehensive, and accurate tion information that may be applied to a variety of careers. The text provides students with practical knowledge in exercise and tion science, and it keeps practitioners on the cutting edge of current research and practices in the field. Using the authors' extensive backgrounds in tion, exercise physiology, and fitness, the text combines microents into functional groupings to provide an easy framework for understanding how these ents can influence exercise performance and good for both athletes and active individuals. This unique presentation allows readers to fully understand why proper tion helps athletes prevent injury, enhance recovery, improve daily workouts, and maintain optimal and body weight. This second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the latest issues, guidelines, and recommendations for active individuals. Chapters dealing with macroents and microents have been entirely rewritten, and all chapters have been revised to reflect the latest Dietary Reference Intakes, USDA Food Guide Pyramid, Food Pyramid for Athletes, Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and physical activity recommendations from various organizations, including the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines by DHHS. Following are some of the current topics discussed in the text: -Carbohydrate recommendations for athletes before, during, and after exercise -Protein requirements of athletes based on the latest research -Updated evaluation of the needs of athletes and the role of loading -An evidence-based reexamination of various diets and techniques used for -New research on body composition assessments and standards -The latest on controversial tion issues such as the role of protein, D, and energy in and new criteria for assessing in young adults -New tion and fitness assessments, questionnaires, and methods for measuring energy expenditure -Updated information on various topics such as the issues of the active female, ergogenic aids, energy balance, and fluid balance Sport tion for and Performance, Second Edition, has also been improved with an attractive two-color format, new artwork, and a slimmer design that allows the text to maintain the content while reducing “backpack bulge.” The text also includes an online image bank that instructors may use to create customized PowerPoint presentations using artwork, tables, and figures from each chapter. In addition, a variety of features help readers comprehend the material presented, including chapter objectives, key concepts and key terms, additional information to learn more about a topic, and references. Chapter highlights provide in-depth information on topics and critically evaluate issues regarding myths and controversies in sport tion. This book provides readers with clear, authoritative content that will help them understand the scientific basis of tion and make sound recommendations in their careers. With up-to-date content based on current guidelines, Sport tion for and Performance, Second Edition, is an outstanding text for both students and practitioners concerned with achieving good and maximizing performance.