Clinical Sports Nutrition

Clinical Sports Nutrition, now in its sixth edition, is a cornerstone of the Sports Medicine series offered by McGraw Hill. It is an invaluable asset for all professionals and students who are either working in or seeking a career in sports science, coaching science, sports medicine or sports dietetics. All chapters have been substantially revised and updated, with contributions from leading international researchers and practitioners in sports nutrition, sports science and sports medicine. Contributors are experts in their field, with extensive practical experience working with elite and recreational athletes at different ages, abilities and levels. Clinical Sports Nutrition is an essential resource for all students and instructors in the discipline of sports nutrition, and a must-read for elite athletes, sports professionals and trainers who need to keep their knowledge current. Features: Practice tips to enable health professionals to translate research into practical nutrition advice. New and comprehensively updated chapters on making weight, low energy availability with measurement protocols, medical and nutrition issues for athletes when travelling, and the athlete with diabetes. A new commentary on sustainable eating for athletes. Instructor resources via Connect that include evidence-based real-life case studies with accompanying questions and quizzes to test or consolidate students' understanding.