• The most comprehensive textbook for the undergraduate course in sports nutrition and sports supplements
• Foremost ‘thought leaders’ in sports nutrition academia and industry serve as editors
• To be used in a certification course sponsored by the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN)

Consumers want to lose body fat, gain muscle mass, and improve exercise performance. Sports supplements are often used as tools to help them reach their goals. The culmination of years of work by the thought leaders in the sports nutrition field will help the consumer, student, scientist, and sports nutrition professional sift through the huge volume of information and come up with reasonable and scientifically-based ideas and conclusions about sports nutrition.

The essentials of sports nutrition and supplements was written and edited by the leaders in the field and members of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. There are topics in this book.

• Endocrinology and Exercise

• Principles of Exercise Training

• An Overview of Dietary Supplements

• Nutritional Needs of Endurance Athletes

• Nutritional Needs of Strength-Power Athletes

• Sports Application of Creatine

• Eating to Improve Body Composition

• Pre-, During, and Post-Workout Nutrition for Endurance Athletes

• Pre- During, and Post-Workout Nutrition for Strength-Power Athletes

The book is more than the short list. Whether you are a student, scientist or sports nutrition professional, this book will serve as a reference for you.