he practice of sports nutrition has come a long way. The chapters in this section synthesize the science of sports nutrition and exercise to provide guidelines for
athletes participating in sports ranging from the very-high-intensity but short all- out effort (like the 100-m sprint that crowns the “fastest” athlete in the world) to the ultraendurance events (like the Run Around Australia, which covers 9,053 miles in 191 days of competition). Athletes have very different nutritional needs depending on exercise intensity and duration. These chapters pinpoint the nutritional requirements for training and competition for athletes competing in very-high-intensity, high-intensity short-duration, high-intensity intermittent exercise, endurance, and ultraendurance events. The science, as well as practical tips for fueling athletes, is provided to help sports dietitians establish food and fluid tips to help athletes achieve their dreams. The section ends with a brand-new chapter that explores emerging areas of opportunities for sports registered dietitian nutritionists, such as CrossFit, obstacle course races, motorsports, performance artists (eg, dancers, marching band), first responders, and more.
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Nutrition for Short-Duration Very-High- and High-Intensity Sports Nutrition for High-Intensity, Intermittent Sports Nutrition for Endurance and Ultraendurance Sports Emerging Opportunities in Sports Nutrition