Acsm's Nutrition for Exercise Science

Drawing on author Dan Benardot's extensive experience as an instructor, scientist, this engaging, authoritative text delivers an evidence-based yet accessible exploration of how nutrition impacts various aspects of active populations, from general health to muscle development, exercise recovery, injury prevention, and psychological well-being. Real-world examples and case studies bring difficult concepts to life, equipping you with the knowledge and confidence to support the nutritional needs of active populations throughout your healthcare career.

● NEW! Comparative Case Studies at the end of each chapter challenge students to apply what they've learned to varying active populations from endurance athletes to power-training athletes to team sports participants.
● Practical Application Activity boxes provide engaging practice assessing diets, analyzing energy balances, and other professional tasks.
● Chapter-opening Case Studies with discussion questions foster the critical thinking skills essential to real-world application.
● Important Factors to Consider boxes throughout chapters reinforce critical chapter points.