CHAPTER 9 Anthropometric Measurements and Body Composition CHAPTER 10
Energy Balance CHAPTER 11 Weight Management
SPORTS NUTRITION ASSESSMENT AND
sk any sports dietitian and she or he will tell you that most athletes want to alter their body composition. Gaining or losing weight, increasing muscle mass, decreasing body
fat, or a combination of such goals are top priorities for most competitive athletes. Chapter 8 provides an understanding of the nutrition assessment component of the Nutrition Care Process and Standards of Practice and Standards of Professional Performance, whereas Chapter 9 examines the various body composition measurement tools and summarizes the pros and cons of methods of measuring body composition to help the practitioner choose the appropriate technique. Energy balance is thoroughly explained in Chapter 10, providing a foundational understanding of the factors that aff ect energy balance. Finally, the section provides the practitioner with an understanding of
the research behind
recommendations on weight management in Chapter 11. T ese four chapters will answer many of the questions athletes and coaches frequently ask.