This book will be a beginning textbook in sports nutrition. As sports nutrition evolves as a subdiscipline of nutrition and exercise science becomes more sophisticated, this course will be offered as a core course in both curricula. In addition, students in dietetics, physical education and coaching, and sports medicine might take the course as an elective. Written by an author who has taught the course for over a decade, this book should become the standard in the field. TOC:Introduction.- The Nutrients.- Digestion and Absorption of Nutrients.- Macronutrients: the Energy Nutrients.- Carbohydrate Metabolism and Exercise.- Lipid Metabolism and Exercise.- Protein Metabolism and Exercise.- Micronutrients: The Catalysts.- Vitamin Metabolism and Exercise.- Mineral Metabolism and Exercise.- Ergogenic Aids and Exercise.- Water: The Most Important Nutrient.- Energy Requirements.- Assessment of Energy Consumption.- Assessment of Energy Expenditure.- Weight Control.- Body Composition.- Assessment of Body Composition.- Overweight and Obesity.- Underweight and Eating Disorders.- Conditioning.- Nutritional Status of Athletes.- Dietary and Exercise Recommendations for the Healthy Athlete.- Nutrition and Exercise Guidelines.- Recommendations for Individuals in the Various Stages of Their Lifespans. Exercise as Therapy for Degenerative Diseases.- Summary.- Appendices.