NSCA's Guide to Sport and Exercise Nutrition

This book offers essential insights into nutrition's role in enhancing performance and health, making it a valuable resource for athletes and fitness professionals.

The NSCA's Guide to Sport and Exercise Nutrition provides a comprehensive examination of how nutrition influences performance, health, and body composition. This essential resource assists readers in assessing individual nutrition statuses and, when appropriate, creating tailored nutrition plans. The book is particularly useful for those working with both fitness enthusiasts and competitive athletes, offering a wealth of scientific insights that can be applied to real-world scenarios.

Developed by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and featuring contributions from 13 experts in nutrition and human performance, this authoritative guide covers critical topics such as food selection, digestion, metabolism, and hydration. The second edition addresses contemporary issues in sport nutrition, including the implications of relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S), carbohydrate mouth rinsing, and the impact of popular dietary supplements on performance. It also delves into energy balance, examining the consequences of both undereating and overeating.

With practical application sections, the NSCA's Guide to Sport and Exercise Nutrition bridges the gap between research and practice. It includes reproducible forms, a glossary, and extensive references for further study. Each athlete can benefit from a personalized nutrition plan that considers their specific training demands. This guide equips readers with the knowledge needed to enhance exercise and sport performance through effective nutrition strategies and optimal nutrient timing.