Sports Nutrition: Fats and Proteins / Edition 1

by Judy A. Driskell

Overview

It is well known that fats, proteins, and carbohydrates are all energy-yielding nutrients that influence energy intake, health, and physical performance. Yet many recreational, collegiate, and professional athletes still consume more fats, saturated fats, and cholesterol than are recommended, as well as inappropriate amounts of proteins. Sports Nutrition: Fats and Proteins is a nuts and bolts reference guide to help athletes, coaches, and trainers make educated dietary choices to maximize performance and reach their highest potential. Features, Written by recognized scientist with notable expertise in fat or protein nutrition as it relates to exercise and sports. Provides a detailed introduction to sports nutrition with an emphasis on the influence of fats and proteins, Covers the quantity and types of fats including omegas-3 and 6, conjugated linoleic acid, and octacosanol as well as a general chapter on total fats, saturated fats, and cholesterol, Focuses on the role of protein intake on performance with analysis of whey, soy, and casein proteins, and creatine, glutamine, branched-chain, and other amino acids, Offers recommended intakes of the energy-yielding nutrients, Presents recommended proportions of carbohydrates to fats to proteins to help tailor the appropriate diet that will yield optimal performance, Includes other beneficial compounds such as glucosamine, chondroitin, and, β-hydroxy- β-methylbutyrate

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367389208
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/19/2019
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	400
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Preface xi

The Editor xiii

Contributors xv

Section I Introduction

Chapter 1 Introduction to Sports Nutrition: Fats and Proteins John J.B. Anderson 3

Section II Fats

Chapter 2 Total Fats, Saturated Fats, and Cholesterol Heather E. Rasmussen Ji-Young Lee 15

Chapter 3 Medium-Chain Triglycerides Wayne E. Billon 37

Chapter 4 Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids Karina R. Lara Nancy M. Lewis 63

Chapter 5 Conjugated Linoleic Acid Celeste G. Koster Martha A. Belury 89

Chapter 6 Octacosanol and Wheat Germ Oil Susan H. Mitmesser 99

Section III Proteins

Chapter 7 Protein: Quantity and Quality Mark A. Tarnopolsky Brian W. Timmons 109

Chapter 8 Whey, Casein, and Soy Proteins Brian S. Snyder Mark D. Haub 143

Chapter 9 Creatine Richard B. Kreider 165

Chapter 10 Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate Catherine G.R. Jackson 187

Chapter 11 Carnitine Sara Chelland Campbell Robert J. Moffatt 201

Chapter 12 β-Hydroxy-β-Methylbutyrate Steven L. Nissen 221

Chapter 13 Branched-Chain Amino Acids Michael Gleeson 243

Chapter 14 Glutamine Satya S. Jonnalagadda 261

Chapter 15 Other Individual Amino Acids Neal F. Spruce C. Alan Titchenal 279

Section IV Recommended Intakes of the Energy-Yielding Nutrients

Chapter 16 Recommended Proportions of Carbohydrates to Fats to Proteins in Diets Henry C. Lukaski 357

Index 373

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Jamie A. Cooper, MS (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
Description: This book provides information about how fats, proteins, and select protein supplements impact physical performance.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide information about how these nutrients may or may not be beneficial for physical performance. Proper nutrition and macronutrient intake is an essential component for optimal physical performance and this book provides scientific and research-based information that is essential for people interested in the sports nutrition field.
Audience: According to the editor, this book is intended to provide information for professionals in sports medicine, fitness, and sports nutrition, as well as researchers, students, dietitians, and other health practitioners. While there is useful information for athletes and coaches, the scientific nature of this book makes it more appropriate for researchers and those in a health or science-related profession.
Features: This book focuses on different types of fats and proteins and some supplements. For each type of nutrient, the authors address the digestion, absorption, and function in the body. In addition, published research and literature is used to examine how these nutrients affect physical performance in terms of aerobic capacity and endurance and muscle mass and strength. Finally, they provide recommendations for amount and timing of nutrient intake to obtain optimal physical performance. While some supplements are covered, this book is not designed as a supplement guide for the many ergogenic aids available on the market today.
Assessment: While some of the nutrients covered do not appear to have a huge impact on physical performance, this book does provide a comprehensive overview of any beneficial or negative impact the nutrients may have on physical performance.

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