Sports Nutrition for Women (Nutrition and Fitness) - Softcover

Bean, Anita; Wellington, Peggy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0713640669 ISBN 13: 9780713640663

Publisher: A&C Black, 1995

Synopsis

Women who exercise regularly may be prone to health-related problems that could be prevented or alleviated by improved nutrition. This book draws together recent research into the specific nutritional requirements of active women, and translates it into meaningful information and practical advice. Topics covered include bone health, body image, dieting, eating disorders and pregnancy.

About this title

About the Author:

Anita Bean, BSc, R.P.H.Nutr. is one of the UK's most respected sports nutritionists, and is the award winning author of several fitness and exercise books, and co-author Carol Vorderman's Detox for Life, Summer Detox, and Detox Recipes (Virgin Books). She is also co-author of Lorraine Kelly's Baby and Toddler Meal Planner, and author of the Six Week Workout series, Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition, Complete Guide to Strength Training and Healthy Eating for Kids.

From Library Journal:

Sports nutritionist Bean (Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition), once a British bodybuilding champion, is familiar with the nutritional challenges facing women athletes. With Wellington, a member of the British Olympic Association's Nutrition Steering Group, and other experts, she here provides insight on issues such as bone health, iron deficiency, amenorrhea, nutrition requirements for team sports, weight control, and eating disorders. The first four chapters share some sensible nutritional guidance for any active woman, including advice on nutrition during pregnancy and throughout the menstrual cycle and facts on iron and anemia, carbohydrates, fat, protein, vitamins, and minerals. The last seven chapters are geared more toward women athletes, coaches, and nutrition specialists and are a little too sophisticated for the average consumer. There are numerous nutritional charts and tables throughout the text, plus eating plans and references for further reading. Appropriate for women interested in their nutritional needs during exercise and sport, this is recommended for consumer health collections. Lily Liu, Arkansas Children's Hosp., Little Rock
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About this edition

• Publisher: A&C Black
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0713640669
• ISBN 13: 9780713640663
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 196