3 Review(s)

The role of nutrition as an important factor in the preparation and performance of athletes has received renewed attention during the last decade. This volume provides an update on topics in sports nutrition, such as carbohydrates, proteins, fluids and electrolytes, and introduces developing fields of scientific interest which focus on the health and well-being of athletes, such as gastrointestinal function, immune status and free radical pathology. In addition, invited authors present chapters on trace elements, L-carnitine, dietary influences on acid-base balance, as well as slimming and exercise.