Key Features

• Relevant concepts of physical activity-exercise, health, fitness, types of sports, physical activity guidelines in terms of frequency intensity, type and duration of exercise

  • Bioenergies-Fuel utilization by working muscles and fuel shifts

  • Body weight and Body composition variations in athletes of various categories and impact on sports performance

  • Role of macronutrients (carbohydrates, fats and proteins) and micronutrients in exercise, altered nutrient needs and recommended allowances for athletes

  • Important of fluids and electrolytes, suitable hydration strategies for sportsperson

  • Essentials of diet planning for sportsperson including concepts of physical fitness components of sports, phases of training, dietary practices, body weight and body composition, biochemical parameters, and nutrition periodization

  • Practical nutrition guidelines, inclusion of nutritional supplements in the diets of sport persons-endurance, power/ strength, team events, racket sports, weight class and combat sports; explanation with the help of well-designed sample case studies

  • Nutritional supplements-detailed review on the classification, composition, dose, effects, efficacy, and safety

  • A nutrition spotlight that highlights current concepts; key terms; recent researchers; and study questions in every chapter.