UTEP Library Research Guides: HSCI 3322: Sports Nutrition: Books & Videos

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Sport Nutrition Books

Sports Nutrition by Marie Dunford; American Dietetic Association, Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutritionists Dietetic Practice Group Staff
Call Number: TX361.A8 S673 2006
ISBN: 0880914114
Deliver the essential information health and fitness professionals need in order to work with athletes of all ages and proficiency levels. Topics are represented in four sections: Sports Nutrition Basics, Screening and Assessment, Sports Nutrition Across the Life Cycle and Sport Specific Guidelines.
Fitness Nutrition for Special Dietary Needs by Stella Lucia Volpe; Sara Bernier Sabelawski; Christopher R. Mohr
Call Number: TX361.A8 V65 2007
ISBN: 9780736048125
Professionals working with active clients have an appreciation for the fact that many of their clients face unique dietary challenges. Fitness Nutrition for Special Dietary Needs is the first book to deliver state-of-the-art nutrition information pertaining to a variety of these special populations with distinctive dietary needs.

Below is a small sample of the sports nutrition books available in the library. Most of the books covering sports nutrition topics will have a call number that starts with TX 361 located in the 5^th floor of library. Click on the link of the book to check if the book is still available.

Nutritional Concerns in Recreation, Exercise, and Sport by Judy A. Driskell; Ira Wolinsky
Call Number: TX361.A8 N895 2009
ISBN: 9781420068153
Discusses the central roles macronutrients (carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and water) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) play in healthy nutrition. It includes practical considerations related to hydration, body weight, and the use of nutritional supplements as ergogenic aids. It also discusses the various athletic concerns athletes will likely face during different life stages, such as the young athlete, the pregnant athlete, and the aging athlete.
NSCA's Guide to Sport and Exercise Nutrition by Bill Campbell; Marie Spano; National Strength and Conditioning Association Staff (Contribution by)
Call Number: TX361.A8 N38 2011
ISBN: 0736083499
Provides valuable information and guidelines that address the nutrition needs for the broad range of clientele serviced by strength and conditioning professionals, personal trainers, and sport dietitians.

Sports Nutrition Streaming Videos

Nutrition for Sports and Exercise
25 minute video that shows young people how to make healthy eating a priority as they pursue sports and fitness.

The following is a list of streaming videos on sports nutrition found through the library catalog. You can find streaming videos by conducting a search in the library catalog and limiting your results to visual media or go to our subscription database Films on Demand.

Sports and Nutrition: The Winning Combination
This 17 minutes Cambridge Educational video shows how to eat right while in training, before competitions, and during the event. It reveals which of us should use carbohydrate loading and explains the safe way to gain or lose weight. There is emphasis on drinking the right amount of fluids, including which sport drinks are safe to use.
Nutrition for Active Fitness
17 minute program that covers the success stories of athletes who have made fitness a lifelong goal to illustrate the benefits of living a healthful life that includes smart food choices and regular exercise.

Sports Nutrition E-Books

This is a small sample of electronic books found through the library catalog. You can find electronic books by conducting a search in the library catalog and limiting your results to e-books.

Practical Applications in Sports Nutrition by Heather Hedrick Fink; Alan E Mikesky; Lisa A. Burgoon
ISBN: 1449646433
Provides students and practitioners with the latest sports nutrition information and dietary practices so they can assist athletes and fitness enthusiasts in achieving their personal performance goals.
The Complete Guide to Food for Sports Performance by Louise Burke; Greg Cox
ISBN: 174114390X
This guide covers general nutrition and exercise physiology information are converted into a plan for day-to-day practice for training and competition preparation. It outlines important differences in nutritional needs for different sports, including the timing of food and liquid intake, and the best foods to achieve maximum energy output.

To access e-book click on access this resource hyperlink then you will be asked to type your student id number 80......
Nutritional Supplements in Sports and Exercise by Mike Greenwood; Douglas Kalman; Jose Antonio
ISBN: 1617378348
This e-book cover the physical aspects of supplement usage, but it also expands its breadth as it notes the psychological effects upon users and discusses its various governmental regulations, and attempts to understand the future of nutritional supplements as the industry continues its likely growth.
The Elite Young Athlete by N. Armstrong ; A. M. McManus; J. Borms ; M. Hebbelinck
ISBN: 3805595506
This e-book coordinated a series of comprehensive, research-based reviews on factors underlying the performance of children and adolescents involved in competitive sport. Leading exercise and sport scientists provide the latest information on the physiology of young elite athletes, the essential role of nutrition, and the effects of endurance, high-intensity and high-resistance training.

To access e-book click on access this resource hyperlink then you will be asked to type your student id number 80......
The Vegetarian Sports Nutrition Guide by Lisa Dorfman
ISBN: 9780471348085
This book combines the unique demands of sports with a healthy vegetarian diet that can help you build energy and endurance and reduce body fat. Registered dietitian and elite vegetarian athlete Lisa Dorfman provides step-by-step information on how to customize sport-specific nutrition program and calculate a personal dietary plan for training .
Eating Disorders in Athletes by Joaquin Dosil
ISBN: 9780470011690
This comprehensive e-book presents the latest research and applied practice to address all of the key issues relating to sport and eating disorders. The book begins by looking at the underlying factors behind the development of disordered eating. It goes on to consider evaluation, diagnosis and treatment across a wide range of sports and assesses the various types of treatment available and the practicalities of implementing treatment programs.