Fitness nutrition for special dietary needs / Stella Lucia Volpe, Sara Bernier Sabelawski, Christopher R. Mohr.

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Published: Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, c2007.
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Summary:"This reference provides nutrition guidelines for a wide range of physically active clients - including vegetarians, pregnant and menopausal women, children and adolescents, older adults, people with diabetes, and participants in weight-restricted sports. Fitness Nutrition for Special Dietary Needs is ideal for athletic trainers and personal trainers who guide clients in proper eating for optimal exercise performance. The text may also be used as a quick reference for registered dietitians and as a valuable resource for those who exercise competitively, for health and fitness, or just for fun." "The text features: more than 40 figures, tables, and special elements that can be photocopied and given to patients or clients to ensure they follow your instructions; 12 real-life case studies from guest dietitians to illustrate how the material can be applied in a variety of settings; sample meal plans and an appendix of alternative food choices to help you design individualized plans for patients or clients and teach them how to adapt the plans to accommodate personal tastes and needs; and exercise guidelines for specific populations to assist in prescribing appropriate exercise for each person's condition and stage of life."--BOOK JACKET.
Physical Description:xi, 186 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Notes:Bib#: 1774685
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. 167-178) and index.
Language:English
ISBN:9780736048125 (soft cover)
073604812X (soft cover)
Bib#:1774685