Nutritional supplements in sports and exercise /

This book provides detailed analysis of nutritional supplementation, supported by scientific research regarding sports and exercise performance. The first section features two chapters that discuss government regulation and sports nutrition, and the psychology of using sports- and exercise-related nutritional supplements, respectively. The second section, titled "Nutritional Basics First," presents four chapters with content similar to that in basic undergraduate exercise physiology/nutrition texts. Some information, e.g., the material on the metabolism of carbohydrates and lipids, requires updating for accuracy; additionally, some of the wording is misleading. The chapter titled "Essential and Nonessential Micronutrients and Sport" offers some good information, but it lacks depth concerning the effect of vitamins C and E on aerobic function/performance and muscle damage. The third section, "Specialized Nutritional Supplements," includes seven chapters covering topics such as strength, endurance, and recovery. Finally, the last section consists of one chapter devoted to future trends. This volume, which attempts to provide sound scientific information, succeeds in some chapters and falls short in others. Summing Up: Optional. Upper-level undergraduates through faculty/researchers. A. H. Goldfarb University of North Carolina at Greensboro