Macroelements, Water, and Electrolytes in Sports Nutrition

by Judy A. Driskell (Editor), Ira Wolinsky (Editor)

Overview

The media extols the health benefits of good nutrition and physical activity. Since exercise and sport is becoming a bigger concern to the general public and not just elite athletes, the interest in research in this field is growing.
Macroelements, Water and Electrolytes in Sport Nutrition addresses the relationship of macroelement needs and interactions to sports and exercise. Research indicates that work capacity and other measures of physical performance are influenced by the intake of water as well as several of the macroelements, including electrolytes. This book examines the convincing, and the not so convincing, evidence about the connection between exercise and sports activities and the nutrient status of individuals.
Written by individuals from various academic disciplines, the book is a comprehensive, indispensable resource for scientists and practitioners with an interest in sports nutrition. It provides a review of topics related to water, macroelements, and exercise as well as identifies gaps in our knowledge, encouraging researchers to build upon the existing knowledge and advance our understanding of sport nutrition.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781351434355
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	07/21/2023
Series:	Nutrition in Exercise & Sport
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	272
File size:	800 KB

About the Author

Judy Anne Driskell, Ph.D., R.D., is Professor of Nutritional Science and Dietetics at the University of Nebraska. Ira Wolinsky, Ph.D., is Professor of Nutrition at the University of Houston.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Macroelements, Water, and Electrolytes in Sports Nutrition
Macroelements
Calcium in Exercise and Sport - F. Bronner
Phosphorus in Exercise and Sport - R.B. Kreider
Magnesium in Exercise and Sport - L.R. Brilla and V. P. Lombardi
Water and Electrolytes
Water in Exercise and Sport - P.N. Taylor, I. Wolinsky, and D.J. Klimis
Sodium in Exercise and Sport - E.R. Buskirk and W.B. Farquhar
Chloride in Exercise and Sports - C.R. Roman-Shriver and L. M. Boylan
Potassium in Exercise and Sport - L.C. Senay
Fluid and Electrolyte Replacement - C. Minson and J.R. Halliwill
Supplements Containing Macroelements
Magnesium, Phosphate, and Calcium Supplements - H. Lukaski
Sports Beverages - J.H. Burns and J.R. Berning
Summary - Macroelements, Water , and Electrolytes in Sports Nutrition - J. Driskell and I. Wolinsky
Index

Editorial Reviews

2 Stars from Doody

This is a collection of basic nutritional information adapted for those participating in sports. The purpose is to provide information on topics of nutritional science for those participating in athletics. There is need for sound information of this type for this audience. The audience purported for this book is the athlete and a general audience. The chapters are variable, but most are written at a level that is more appropriate for nutritional professionals and not for athletes or the general public. The authors of each chapter are all authorities in their field, but most have little or no knowledge of sports and exercise. Each chapter provides sound information in an area of nutrition that has importance in high performance exercise. Most have an isolated section that attempts to relate this importance to exercise. The best part of the book is the nutritional information provided for each topic; it is excellent for nutrition professionals. The diagnoses (for this audience) are very informative. The book fails at its attempt in taking the nutritional science to a level that the general public can understand or use. There are other books in this series by the same publisher that cover the same material. The other books provide as reliable information that is more applicable to exercise science. Most of this series appears to be intended for the academic community -- for those who will teach the science to athletes. This book, which contains chapters by highly credible individuals, does not meet this objective as well. This is not the stated objective for this book.

Jack L. Smith

Despite all the hoopla about sports and nutrition in the US, the science of nutrition has had surprisingly little impact on the education/training of sports and exercise personnel. In a dozen chapters, academics in physical education, nutrition, and the physiological sciences aim to redress this situation in sections featuring research on the relationship of exercise to macroelements, water and electrolytes, and supplements containing macroelements. Includes the American College of Sports Medicine's guidelines for fluid intake, the rationale for components added to sports drinks, and a recipe for a homemade alternative to Gatorade. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

Reviewer: Jack L. Smith, PhD (University of Delaware)
Description: This is a collection of basic nutritional information adapted for those participating in sports.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide information on topics of nutritional science for those participating in athletics. There is need for sound information of this type for this audience.
Audience: The audience purported for this book is the athlete and a general audience. The chapters are variable, but most are written at a level that is more appropriate for nutritional professionals and not for athletes or the general public. The authors of each chapter are all authorities in their field, but most have little or no knowledge of sports and exercise.
Features: Each chapter provides sound information in an area of nutrition that has importance in high performance exercise. Most have an isolated section that attempts to relate this importance to exercise. The best part of the book is the nutritional information provided for each topic; it is excellent for nutrition professionals. The diagnoses (for this audience) are very informative. The book fails at its attempt in taking the nutritional science to a level that the general public can understand or use.
Assessment: There are other books in this series by the same publisher that cover the same material. The other books provide as reliable information that is more applicable to exercise science. Most of this series appears to be intended for the academic community — for those who will teach the science to athletes. This book, which contains chapters by highly credible individuals, does not meet this objective as well. This is not the stated objective for this book.

Doody's Review Service

"This text is perhaps the most comprehensive publication available on macrominerals and sports nutrition."
-Mark Kern, Ph.D., R.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, San Diego State University, California

"Dietitians interested in the specific biochemical, physiological aspects of the body, and nutrition will find this a good tool for understanding the connection between sport activities and nutritional status…provide convincing evidence for their conclusions and offer enough data to assist the sports nutritionist in the development of recommendations for the athlete regarding electrolytes and macroelements most likely to contribute to performance enhancement."
—Mary Anne Clairmont, R.D., Today's Dietitian

"…an excellent source of information especially for athletes and researchers who have questions concerning proper nutrition for performance…is designed to help everyone understand how specific macro elements, water, and certain electrolytes are important for cellular processes and sports performance…is well written and not only will help athletes but can stimulate further research in this area."
-A.H. Goldfarb, CHOICE, January 2000

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