Nutritional Assessment of Athletes

Nutritional assessment is a key to determining the health and performance efficiency of professional, collegiate, and recreational athletes. Expanded to include new chapters, the second edition of Nutritional Assessment of Athletes examines the dietary, nutritional, and physical needs of athletes and describes critical biochemical and clinical assessment factors.Reflecting growing evidence on the importance of hydration and fluid replacement on physical performance, this edition includes a new chapter on this topic, as well as a new chapter on nutrigenomics and the molecular aspects of physical performance and nutritional assessment.
The book gives detailed descriptions of the methods utilized in collecting assessment data and discusses the advantages and limitations of each method. It also summarizes evidence-based practical information relating to nutritional assessment of athletes.This volume is a valuable resource for nutritionists, dietitians, exercise scientists, coaches, trainers, and physicians, as well as athletes who wish to improve their performance.

SECTION I DIETARY ASSESSMENT OF ATHLETESChapter 1 Estimation of Food and Nutrient Intakes of AthletesRobert J. Moffatt, Virginia B. Tomatis, Donna A. Harris, and Ashley M. DeetzChapter 2 Evaluation of Nutrient Adequacy of Athletes’ DietsNanna L. Meyer and Melinda M. ManoreSECTION II ANTHROPOMETRIC ASSESSMENT OF ATHLETESChapter 3 Physique Assessment of Athletes: Concepts, Methods, and ApplicationsGary J. Slater, Helen T. O’Connor, and Fiona E. PellyChapter 4 Body Composition and Gender Differences in PerformancePeter R.J. Reaburn, Ben J. Dascombe, and Xanne Janse de JongeSECTION III PHYSICAL ACTIVITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT OF ATHLETESChapter 5 Laboratory Methods for Determining Energy Expenditure of AthletesRobert G. McMurrayChapter 6 Field Assessment of Physical Activity and Energy Expenditure among AthletesNuala M. Byrne, Sarah P. Shultz, and Andrew P. HillsChapter 7 Molecular Aspects of Physical Performance and Nutritional AssessmentYousef I. Hassan and Janos ZempleniSECTION IV BIOCHEMICAL ASSESSMENT OF ATHLETESChapter 8 Assessment of Lipid Status of AthletesRichard B. Kreider, Jonathan M. Oliver, and Amy F. BraggChapter 9 Assessment of Protein Status of AthletesBenjamin F. Miller and Matthew M. RobinsonChapter 10 Assessment of Vitamin Status of AthletesMark D. Haub, Helena B. Löest, and Kelcie L. HubachChapter 11 Assessment of Mineral Status of AthletesHenry C. Lukaski and Angus G. ScrimgeourChapter 12 - Assessment of Hydration of AthletesFiona E. Pelly, Gary J. Slater, and Tanya M. KingSECTION V CLINICAL ASSESSMENT OF ATHLETESChapter 13 - Clinical Assessment of AthletesKhursheed N. Jeejeebhoy and Farida M. Jeejeebhoy