Chapter 1. General Principles of Nutrition The Function of Food Dietary Carbohydrate Dietary Lipids Dietary Protein Water Vitamins, Minerals, and Trace Elements Alcohol Essential Nutrients Assessing Nutrient and Energy Intake Analyzing Nutrient Intake Key Points Key Terms Recommended Readings Chapter 2. Fuel Sources for Muscle and Exercise Metabolism Subcellular Structure and Mechanism of Force Generation in Skeletal Muscle Sources of Energy for Muscle Force Generation Fuel Stores in Skeletal Muscle Regulation of Energy Metabolism Metabolic Responses to Exercise Metabolic Adaptation to Exercise Training Key Points Key Terms Recommended Readings Chapter 3. Energy What Is Energy? Energetic Efficiency Measuring the Energy Content of Food Measuring Energy Expenditure Components of Energy Expenditure Energy Balance Key Points Key Terms Recommended Readings Chapter 4. Gastric Emptying, Digestion, and Absorption Anatomy of the Gastrointestinal Tract Regulation of the Gastrointestinal Tract Digestion Absorption Regulation of Gastric Emptying Gastrointestinal Problems Key Points Key Terms Recommended Readings Chapter 5. Carbohydrate History Role of Carbohydrate Carbohydrate Before Exercise Carbohydrate During Exercise Carbohydrate After Exercise What Athletes Really Do Key Points Key Terms Recommended Readings Chapter 6. Fat Fat Metabolism During Exercise Limits of Fat Oxidation Fat As a Fuel During Exercise Regulation of Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolism Fat Supplementation During Exercise Effect of Diet on Fat Metabolism and Performance Supplements That Increase Fat Oxidation Key Points Key Terms Recommended Readings Chapter 7. Protein and Amino Acids Amino Acids Techniques to Study Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism Protein Requirements for Exercise Training and Protein Metabolism Effect of Protein Intake on Protein Synthesis Amino Acids As Ergogenic Aids Protein Intake and Health Risks Key Points Key Terms Recommended Readings Chapter 8.

Water Requirements and Fluid Balance Thermoregulation and Exercise in the Heat Effects of Dehydration on Exercise Performance Effects of Fluid Intake on Exercise Performance Daily Water Balance Fluid Requirements for Athletes Key Points Key Terms Recommended Readings Chapter 9. The Micronutrients: Vitamins and Minerals Water-Soluble and Fat-Soluble Vitamins Macrominerals and Microminerals Micronutrients Form the Building Blocks of Tissues Micronutrients As Antioxidants Essential Functions of the Micronutrients Effects of Vitamins on Exercise Performance Ergogenic Effect of Mineral Supplementation Recommendations for Micronutrient Intake in Athletes Key Points Key Terms Recommended Readings Chapter 10. Nutrition Supplements Nonregulation of Nutrition Supplements Critical Evaluation of Nutritional Supplements Studies A Detailed Look at Nutrition Supplements Contamination of Nutrition Supplements Key Points Key Terms Recommended Readings Chapter 11. Weight Management Ideal Body Weight and Composition Weight Loss Making Weight and Rapid Weight Loss Strategies Key Points Key Terms Recommended Readings Chapter 12. Eating Disorders in Athletes Types of Eating Disorders Prevalence of Eating Disorders in Athletes Risk Factors Effects of Eating Disorders on Sports Performance Effects of Eating Disorders on the Athlete''s Health Treatment and Prevention of Eating Disorders Key Points Key Terms Recommended Readings Chapter 13. Nutrition and Immune Function in Athletes Functions of the Immune System and Its Cellular Components General Mechanism of the Immune Response Effects of Exercise on the Immune System Nutritional Manipulations to Decrease Immunodepression in Athletes Mechanisms of Nutritional Influences on Immune Function in Athletes Conclusions and Recommendations Key Points Key Terms Recommended Readings.