LibGuides: Food and Nutrition: Sports, Exercise and Nutrition

Sports, Exercise, and Nutrition Resources

Sports Nutrition by Kary Woodruff
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ISBN: 1606507761
Publication Date: 2016-02-08
This book explores the relevance of sports nutrition for athletes and active individuals in a way that allows nutrition professionals to provide appropriate and consequential recommendations to this population. Concepts of energy metabolism and energy balance are addressed and the book offers applicable macronutrient recommendations that incorporate the timing of their intake relative to sport. There is a thorough explanation of the athlete assessment allowing the nutrition professional in gathering all relevant information to support proper meal planning and nutrient recommendations. Given the high usage of dietary supplements, this book identifies dietary supplements most commonly employed by athletes and then breaks down the quality of science behind these supplements. Finally, this book addresses special issues of concerns of athletes, including weight management, potential nutrient deficiencies, and specific dietary approaches. The ultimate aim of this book is that a nutrition professional working with population is armed with the information necessary to provide practical and meaningful recommendations.
Vegetarian Sports Nutrition by D. Enette Larson-Meyer
Call Number: TX351.A8 L37 2007 THIS IS A PRINT BOOK IN THE LIBRARY STACKS
ISBN: 9780736063616
Publication Date: 2006-11-01
Gain the vegetarian advantage! Vegetarian meal plans have been used successfully in everything from bodybuilding to endurance sports. Every day more and more athletes--even those who are not full-time vegetarians--incorporate a plant-based diet when training or recovering from competition. Relying on the recent evidence-based research, Vegetarian Sports Nutrition details performance and health benefits, including enhanced muscle recovery and optimal bone health. With tailored meal plans and training strategies, you will learn to make smart nutritional decisions and to properly fuel your body throughout your training regimen.

Clark, N. (2011). Dieting, weight & exercise: Finding a healthy balance. Hellenic Journal of Nutrition & Dietetics, 2(2), 73–77 ACCESS REQUIRES UWG ID AND PASSWORD. Comment by a UWG Student: This is an article addressing dieting and exercising myths that perpetuate difficulty with weight reproduction. This article also discusses finding the right nutritional balance of diet and exercise for athletes.

de Souza, N. L., Esopenko, C., Conway, F. N., Todaro, S. M., & Buckman, J. F. (2021). Patterns of health behaviors affecting mental health in collegiate athletes. Journal of American College Health, 69 (5), 495–502. ACCESS REQUIRES UWG ID AND PASSWORD. Comment by a UWG Student: The authors talk about how food habits can affect the mental and p physical health of athletes.

Haupt, S., Eckstein, M. L., Wolf, A., Zimmer, R. T., Wachsmuth, N. B., & Moser, O. (2021). Eat, Train, Sleep—Retreat? Hormonal Interactions of Intermittent Fasting, Exercise and Circadian Rhythm. Biomolecules (2218-273X), 11(4), 516. https://doi.org/10.3390/biom11040516 ACCESS REQUIRES UWG ID AND PASSWORD.

MURPHY, L. (2017). Nutrition & Exercise: Timing Is Everything. American Fitness, 35(2), 25–32. ACCESS REQUIRES UWG ID AND PASSWORD. The article reports that diet and exercise are the primary pillars of a healthy lifestyle plan. . Eating regularly throughout the day maintains proper blood sugar and energy levels, while regular exercise consistently burns consumed calories. Proper timing of nutrition and activity helps lay the foundation for optimizing physical results. Comment by a UWG Student: I recommend this article because it offers another way of maintaining healthy blood sugar through proper nutrition and exercise.

Xaymara Gonzalez Adams and Jen Hartman. (n.d). When and What Should I Eat Before a Workout? --This is a healthy living blog produced by the YMCA of Middle Tennessee.

Food as Fuel Before, During and After Workouts. COMMENT FROM A UWG STUDENT: This site provides solid tips on how food can improve workouts and results.

Madoro, Carrie (2019). 36 Recipes to Eat After a Workout. --This article appears on the Taste of Home website. The author is a registered nurse.

Mayo Clinic. (2019) Eating and Exercise: 5 Tips to Maximize Your Workout. Practical Advice in an easy to read format.

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