Tips and Recommendations for Appropriate Nutrition for Athletes

The nutritional factor has a tremendous impact on athletic performance. In this book, you will learn everything about optimal energy, nutrient, and fluid intake – scientifically grounded and immediately applicable. The topics include:

• Specific nutritional needs during training and competition
• Energy production under various stress phases
• Fast and slow energy sources
• Fluid balance in sports
• Vitamins, minerals, and trace elements
• Performance-enhancing substances
• Comprehensive tables for dietary supplements

New content includes sports nutrition for children and adolescents, intermittent fasting, low-carb diets, and nutrition for triathlons, as well as an expanded chapter on fat metabolism training.

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