Sports Nutrition and Physical Performance: Bioenergetic Foundations, Nutritional Strategies, and Clinical Applications in Physical Exercise

This is an internationally recognized academic work offering a scientific, in-depth, and interdisciplinary analysis of the bioenergetic foundations, nutritional strategies, and clinical applications of nutritional medicine in sports. Written by leading experts, this publication is intended for physicians in clinical nutrition, sports nutritionists, exercise physiologists, sports physicians, physical educators, and graduate students interested in evidence-based practices and therapeutic personalization.

With a rigorous and updated approach, the book explores topics such as exercise physiology, energy metabolism, nutritional periodization, evidence-based sports supplementation, precision nutrition, nutritional genomics, gut microbiota, medical ethics, and anti-doping, integrating basic science with clinical practice in a systematic manner.

The structure of the work ranges from biochemical mechanisms that regulate energy production to individualized nutritional intervention protocols for athletes in endurance, strength, power, and weight-class disciplines. Each chapter was developed based on the latest guidelines from the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

This book is an essential resource for professionals working in high-performance sports and in health promotion for physically active individuals, providing technical tools for clinical assessment, dietary prescription, recovery management, and performance optimization with safety, accuracy, and ethical responsibility.