Science of Sports Nutrition: An Essential Guide for Sports Medicine

Science of Sports Nutrition: An Essential Guide for Sports Medicine explores the multifaceted relationship between nutrition and athletic performance. It provides an in-depth analysis of how dietary choices, nutrient timing, and supplementation strategies can maximize athletic capabilities in terms of endurance, strength, recovery, and overall well-being. Tailored to address the needs of athletes at all levels, the text offers scientific evidence and practical guidance on macronutrient requirements, hydration strategies, and the importance of micronutrients.

This book addresses tailored diets for athletic excellence, how to properly hydrate for performance optimization, and the science behind various nutritional supplements' efficacy and safety. The content covers dietary considerations relevant to particular phases of life and health conditions that affect athlete populations, such as recovery strategies and gastrointestinal concerns.

Science of Sports Nutrition is ideal for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in sports nutrition, sports medicine, and related health sciences fields.

Colleen Gulick, Ph.D., M.S., CSCS is an exercise physiologist and professional cyclist with expertise in sports nutrition and medicine. She was a member of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Long Team, a Nations Cup and Pan American Champion, and two-time NCAA DI field hockey national champion. As CEO of Podium Sports LLC, she consults with companies and athletes. She holds a Ph.D. in exercise physiology (University of Otago), certificate in pharmacology/drug delivery (Harvard Medical School), and bachelor's in bioengineering (University of Maryland).

Dawn Gulick, Ph.D., PT, AT, CSCS is an entrepreneur, educator, physical therapist, and athletic trainer. She is the inventor of the Mobil-Aider and BLIX devices, developer of iOrtho+ App, author of five books and over 100 peer-reviewed publications. She has served as an athletic trainer for multiple USOTC events from 1993 to present. She holds a Ph.D. in exercise physiology (Temple University), a master's in physical therapy (Emory University), and bachelor's in athletic training (Lock Haven University).