Download or read book Current Research in Supplements for Athletes written by Human Kinetics and published by . This book was released on 2004-07 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this interactive online course you will learn about the process for evaluating the safety and effectiveness of dietary supplements. You'll learn the advantages and disadvantages of using dietary supplements and explain these to the athletes with whom you work.In this course, you'll work with two certified athletic trainers and a registered dietician. They'll help you answer questions from several high school and collegiate athletes who are considering using dietary supplements. You'll also spend time at an athletic event and working in an orthopedic clinic.The focus of this course is trained athletes. However, Unit 6 is devoted to recreational athletes. There is more supplement research conducted on highly trained athletes than on recreational athletes. Because training is an important variable, results from studies in highly trained athletes should not be extrapolated to recreational athletes.After reading a short article about each supplement, you'll be able to identify the active ingredient(s), describe the physiological mechanisms, and summarize the scientific research for each of the dietary supplements that the athletes inquire about. You'll determine the type of athlete whose performance will benefit or be harmed by the supplement. You'll learn to recognize the recommended dosage and protocol and you'll be able to outline the potential side effects associated with dietary supplements.Eleven supplements are covered in this course. Three of the supplements (androstenedione, DHEA, and ephedra) are not found in food. Three others (creatine, chromium, and pyruvate) are found in food but the dose of the supplement is not adjusted based on the amount a person might obtain from food. The remaining five (protein, calcium, iron, vitamin C, and vitamin E) are found in food and the amounts contained in food should be considered. A dietary analysis is a helpful tool to estimate the amount of nutrients an athlete currently consumes through diet. The Food Guide Pyramid, although less accurate than a dietary analysis, can be used to identify potential nutrient deficiencies. Its use with a recreational athlete is illustrated in Unit 6.The prerequisite knowledge that will enable you to take full advantage of this course includes: -Understanding of the scientific method-Understanding of the physiological processes of digestion, absorption, and metabolism, the basic principles of energy systems and the substrates involved, and the anabolism and catabolism of muscle and adipose tissues-Understanding the basic principles of nutrition, including the role of calories, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water-Understanding of exercise physiology principles related to intensity and duration of exercise-All competencies listed on pages 59-63 of the NATA's Athletic Training Educational CompetenciesUnit 1: Evaluating Dietary SupplementsYou'll work with Mike and learn how to help a collegiate football player trying to increase his muscle mass and lose body fat in the offseason. You'll learn a process to help the athletes you work with to make informed decisions about dietary supplements. By the end of this unit, you'll understand the role of the certified athletic trainer in helping athletes evaluate dietary supplements, the ethical issues associated with this process, and the risk/benefit ratio associated with the use of dietary supplements.Unit 2: Regulations Governing Dietary SupplementsYou'll meet with Jackie Beckman, a registered dietitian, and learn how the Food and Drug Administration regulates dietary supplements. Jackie will explain the terms used to describe dietary supplements. You'll learn how to interpret the Supplement Facts and the Principal Display Panel on Dietary supplements labels. The NCAA bylaws on nutritional supplements are discussed. You'll learn how to calculate the percentage of protein contained in an energy bar and determine whether or not the product is permissible under the NCAA bylaws. Jackie explains how manufacturing procedures may contaminate dietary supplements.Unit 3: Creatine MonohydrateYou'll work with the football player, a wrestler, and a female distance swimmer, who are considering taking creatine supplements to have more energy available to fuel their exercise. You'll discuss creatine monohydrate with these athletes and explain the scientific research, chemical mechanism, dosage, and potential side effects. You'll judge the safety and effectiveness of this dietary supplement. You'll also help these athletes to understand the type of athlete who may benefit from this supplement.Unit 4: Supplements to Build Muscle and Increase StrengthYou'll begin this unit by reviewing the mechanisms for increasing muscle size and strength. After that, you'll work with a shot putter and discuss the scientific research, chemical mechanism, dosage, and potential side effects associated with protein, androstenedione, DHEA, and chromium picolinate. You'll judge the safety and effectiveness of these dietary supplements. You'll also help this athlete to understand the type of athlete who may benefit from this supplement.Unit 5: Supplements to Lose Body FatYou'll discuss using pyruvate, ephedra, and fat burning supplements with a high school swimmer and his parents. As you discuss these supplements, you'll begin by reviewing the mechanisms for decreasing body fat. Then, you'll explain the scientific research, chemical mechanism, dosage, and potential side effects. You'll judge the safety and effectiveness of these dietary supplements. You'll also help this athlete to understand the type of athlete who may benefit from these supplements.Unit 6: Supplements to improve a poor dietary intakeSupplements to improve a poor dietary intake will be the focus of your conversations with a recreational tennis player. Your first step will be determining whether or not the athlete's current diet is lacking in nutrients. You'll explain the scientific research, chemical mechanism, dosage, and potential side effects associated with calcium, iron, vitamin C, and vitamin E. You'll judge the safety and effectiveness of these dietary supplements. You'll also help this recreational athlete to understand the type of athlete who may benefit from these supplements.Finally, you'll take an exam over the process of evaluating the safety and effectiveness of and making recommendations to athletes about the use of dietary supplements.Visit www.hkeducationcenter.com to begin!System RequirementsThis course is designed to work best when your computer and Internet browser are configured to the following technical requirements and setup specifications: -Internet Explorer 5.5+ (5.1+ Mac), Netscape Navigator 7.1+, Mozilla 1.7+, or Firefox 1.0+. -Computer monitor preferences set for 800 X 600 resolution or larger. -Macromedia Flash plug-in version 6+. 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Download or read book The Athlete s Guide to Sports Supplements written by Kimberly Mueller and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2013 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Athlete's Guide to Sports Supplements is for athletes, coaches, and trainers seeking information on safe and legal performance-focused supplements. Listed alphabetically, each of the 120 supplements has a detailed description of what it is and how it works, facts on performance benefits, current research, recommended dosages, and health concerns.

Download or read book Nutritional Supplements in Sports and Exercise written by Mike Greenwood and published by Humana Press. This book was released on 2015-09-04 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new text presents the most up-to-date research based information regarding popular sport/performance nutrient dense diets and nutritional supplements and their constituents that directly or indirectly utilize them. Previous chapters have been fully revised and new chapters have been added to cover important cutting edge topics. New chapters include: (1) Carbohydrate Utilization and Disposal in Strength/Power Training & Sports, (2) Exercise for Athletes with Diabetes, and (3) Beyond the Obvious: Future Innovations in Sports Nutrition. The volume is divided into four sections: (1) The Industrial Nature of the Supplement Game; (2) Nutritional Basics First; (3) Specialized Nutritional Strategies & Supplements; and (4) Present and Future Directions of Nutritional Supplements. Editors and authors are co-founders, board members or members of the International Society of Sports Nutrition and or current/former doctoral students from the Exercise and Sport Nutrition Laboratory located at Texas A&M University. Nutritional Supplements in Sports and Exercise, Second Edition presents cutting edge information and is valuable to sports nutritionists, exercise physiologists, strength and conditioning/personal trainers, athletic trainers, athletic coaches, registered dietitians, and college/professional sport affiliates.

Download or read book SM At 605u Current Research in Supplements for Athletes Pass Course written by and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Antioxidants in Sport Nutrition written by Manfred Lamprecht and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2014-09-17 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The use of antioxidants in sports is controversial due to existing evidence that they both support and hinder athletic performance. Antioxidants in Sport Nutrition covers antioxidant use in the athlete ́s basic nutrition and discusses the controversies surrounding the usefulness of antioxidant supplementation. The book also stresses how antioxidants may affect immunity, health, and exercise performance. The book contains scientifically based chapters explaining the basic mechanisms of exercise-induced oxidative damage. Also covered are methodological approaches to assess the effectiveness of antioxidant treatment. Biomarkers are discussed as a method to estimate the bioefficacy of dietary/supplemental antioxidants in sports. This book is useful for sport nutrition scientists, physicians, exercise physiologists, product developers, sport practitioners, coaches, top athletes, and recreational athletes. In it, they will find objective information and practical guidance.

Download or read book A Dietary Supplement Curriculum for Athletes of Various Intensity Levels written by Megan C. Fobar and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: The purpose of this project was to develop a curriculum related to the safety and effectiveness of dietary supplement use in athletes, including both recreational and competitive athletes. A review of literature was conducted to investigate current research and scientific evidence regarding dietary supplements and athletic performance. Using this evidence-based foundation, the curriculum was then designed as a series of three interactive sessions for athletes. The sessions incorporate lectures, case studies, discussion questions, and group activities to facilitate group learning. The project was reviewed by an expert panel and adjustments were made based upon their recommendations. This curriculum was designed for implementation at the community level and is adaptable based upon the needs of a particular community. An evaluation tool was developed for future program review and adjustment. The curriculum was not pilot tested.

Download or read book Nutritional Supplements in Sport Exercise and Health written by Linda M. Castell and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-04-17 with total page 515 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nutritional Supplements in Sport, Exercise and Health is the most up-to-date and authoritative guide to dietary supplements, ergogenic aids and sports nutrition foods currently available. Consisting of over 140 evidence-based review articles written by world-leading research scientists and practitioners, the book aims to dispel the misinformation that surrounds supplements and supplementation, offering a useful, balanced and unbiased resource. The reviews are set out in an A-Z format and include: definitions alongside related products; applicable food sources; where appropriate, practical recommendations such as dosage and timing, possible nutrient interactions requiring the avoidance of other nutrients, and any known potential side effects; and full research citations. The volume as a whole addresses the key issues of efficacy, safety, legality and ethics, and includes additional reviews on the WADA code, inadvertent doping, and stacking. Combining the most up-to-date scientific evidence with consideration of practical issues, this book is an essential reference for any healthcare professional working in sport and exercise, any student or researcher working in sport and exercise science, sports medicine, health science or nutrition, and for all coaches and support teams working with athletes.

Download or read book Nutrition for Elite Athletes written by Eric S. Rawson and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2015-08-25 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In order to achieve and maintain peak performance, high-level athletes require the right nutrition at the right time. Nutrition for Elite Athletes provides a comprehensive overview of the latest research on the nutritional requirements of athletes at the top of their game.Since researchers, clinicians, and graduate students work with certain popula

Download or read book Sports Nutrition written by Ira Wolinsky and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-12-02 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In competitive sports where an extra breath or a millisecond quicker neural response can spell the difference between fame and mediocrity, a number of myths have persisted around the impact of what might be considered megadoses of various vitamins and trace elements. We do know that a growing body of research indicates that work capacity, oxygen consumption, and other measures of physical performance are affected by a deficiency or borderline deficiency in specific vitamins or essential trace elements. However, when it comes to providing larger doses, the research is conflicted The second edition of Sports Nutrition: Vitamins and Trace Elements, edited by two of the most respected experts in sports nutrition, provides an updated critical review of these reports. The latest volume of this highly popular work includes a collection of chapters written by top researchers from several academic disciplines. Applying their expertise in specific vitamin or trace element nutrition as it relates to exercise and sports, they weigh in on the full alphabet of vitamins as well as a variety of trace elements, incorporating the most recent research. This edition adds chapters on choline and iodine. It also emphasizes new findings on vitamin and mineral metabolic reactions and provides in-depth discussion on the overuse of vitamins to toxic levels and its effect on physical performance. Sports nutritionists, sports medicine and fitness professionals, researchers, exercise physiologists, students, health practitioners, as well as those lay-persons interested in optimal nutrition will find this book especially timely and highly helpful in sorting myth from truth.

Download or read book Acute Topics in Sport Nutrition written by M. Lamprecht and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2012-10-17 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In high-performance sport an optimal diet and nutritional interventions can make the difference between victory and defeat. In recent years, sport nutrition research has increased. This publication provides scientifically-based information with regard to the bioefficacy of trendy sport supplements and dietary approaches off the mainstream. International experts in the specific fields inform and clarify under which circumstances the application of certain supplements and nutritional interventions would be beneficial, either for the performance or health of the athletes. A broad spectrum of recent topics in sport nutrition is provided: selected sport supplements aside of mainstream, nutritional interventions and athlete‘s health, hydration and fluid balance and current aspects in exercise and exercise recovery. Finally, the publication concludes with recent information about the risk of supplementation and inadvertent doping. The book will be of benefit to sport physicians and scientists, nutritionists, coaches and athletes, as well as to the sport nutrition trade and related industries.

Download or read book Handbook of diet nutrition and the skin written by Victor R. Preedy and published by Springer. This book was released on 2012-05-23 with total page 487 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Studies have clearly shown that optimal diet and nutrition can prevent skin disease. Moreover, novel nutritional components have been used experimentally to treat skin conditions. However, the clinical application of these nutrients awaits confirmation. It is thus up to health care professionals to present new knowledge in order to provide advice or treatments for skin problems. This handbook provides, in a single volume, comprehensive coverage of the relation between skin and diet and nutrition in its broadest sense. The Handbook of diet, nutrition and the skin consists of sections on general aspects of skin, nutrition and diet, micronutrients, nutraceuticals, cancer and specific skin conditions. Unique features of each chapter in this volume include relevant and useful 'key facts' which highlight interesting or important findings of the specific subjects and 'summary points' that are designed to abstract each chapter in take home messages. This handbook will be of interest to a wide range of readers, such as dermatologists, doctors, nurses and those interested in, or working within the area of skin health. This will of course also include nutritionists and dieticians, dermatologists, cosmetic scientists, health workers and practitioners, college and university lecturers and undergraduate and graduate students.

Download or read book Natural Power Builders written by Winifred Conkling and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1999-04-15 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Creatine and Androstene: They`re the natural supplements that scored with Mark McGuire--are they help or hype? When Cardinals first baseman Mark McGuire broke baseball records with the most home runs in one season, he was hailed as an outstanding athlete-but he also made news for another reason. McGuire was taking Androstene (a brand-name for androstenedione) and creatine, two natural supplements used to build muscle and enhance athletic performance. But how much can sports supplements improve performance? How safe are they? And how ethical is the use of such supplements in sports? These and many other compelling questions about performance-enhancing supplements are expertly answered here, along with: -The hazards of steroids: both prescription and natural, and how the two compare -How safe it is for children and teens to take sports supplements -An overview of Androstene and other testosterone-enhancing supplements -How the use of amino acids such as creatine aids in performance -Other athletic-enhancing supplements, including antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and more -Q&As, resources, and organizations of interest Find out the pros and cons of all kinds of performance enhancing sports supplements-culled form the latest research and coaches and athletes themselves-to see if you can safely benefit from these natural power builders.

Download or read book Sports Nutrition for Paralympic Athletes written by Elizabeth Broad and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2014-02-06 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many sports nutrition professionals are challenged by their lack of knowledge of both the functional limitations and the required alterations to training of the athlete with an impairment. In cases where the impairment results in minimal differences in the physiological basis of exercise, sports nutrition principles are easily transferable. However, other impairments such as spinal cord injuries, spina bifida, and cerebral palsy require a very individualized approach to estimations of energy expenditure and carbohydrate and fluid requirements. Sports Nutrition for Paralympic Athletes provides information on the broad subcategories of all physical impairments, along with visual, hearing, and intellectual impairments. Specific areas such as body composition, supplements, and practical issues are discussed comprehensively. Case studies enhance and illustrate a direct and first-hand application to managing Paralympic athletes. Sports nutrition can be the difference in being competitive and making the podium. With the rapidly increasing Paralympic profile, this book will be required reading for professionals endeavoring to give their athletes the competitive edge. This book will challenge and stimulate current and future research in this area to improve the delivery of this intrinsic component of athlete preparation.

Download or read book Nutrition and Performance in Sport written by Institut national du sport, de l'expertise et de la performance (France) and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book NSCA s Guide to Sport and Exercise Nutrition written by NSCA -National Strength & Conditioning Association and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2011-01-18 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NSCA’s Guide to Sport and Exercise Nutrition provides valuable information and guidelines that address the nutrition needs for the broad range of clientele serviced by strength and conditioning professionals, personal trainers, and sport dietitians. Whether you work with fitness enthusiasts or competitive athletes, this resource will lead you through the key concepts of sport and exercise nutrition so that you can assess an individual’s nutrition status and—if it falls within your scope of practice—develop customized nutrition plans. Developed by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and subjected to an intensive peer-review process, this authoritative resource offers the latest research and literature review from respected scientists and practitioners with expertise in nutrition, exercise, and sport performance. NSCA’s Guide to Sport and Exercise Nutrition covers all aspects of food selection, digestion, metabolism, and hydration relevant to sport and exercise performance. This comprehensive resource will help you understand safe and effective ways to improve training and performance through natural nutrition-based ergogenic aids like supplementation and macronutrient intake manipulation. You will also learn guidelines about proper fluid intake to enhance performance and the most important criteria for effectively evaluating the quality of sport drinks and replacement beverages. Finally, cutting-edge findings on nutrient timing based on the type, intensity, and duration of activity will help you understand how to recommend the correct nutrients at the ideal time to achieve optimal performance results. In addition to presenting research relating to sport and exercise nutrition, each chapter includes a professional application section that will help you make the connection between the literature and its practical implementation. Sidebars emphasize important topics, and reproducible forms consisting of a food log, brief athlete nutrition assessment, and goal-setting questionnaire can be copied and shared with your clients. A running glossary keeps key terms at your fingertips, and extensive references within the text offer starting points for your continued study and professional enrichment. Each client and athlete requires a customized diet tailored to the frequency, intensity, duration, and specificity of the training and demands of the sport or activity. With NSCA’s Guide to Sport and Exercise Nutrition, you will learn how food, sport supplements, and their interactions with a client’s biological systems can enhance exercise and sport performance for optimal training, recovery, and competition. NSCA’s Guide to Sport and Exercise Nutrition is part of the Science of Strength and Conditioning series. Developed with the expertise of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), this series of texts provides the guidelines for converting scientific research into practical application. The series covers topics such as tests and assessments, program design, nutrition, and special populations.

Download or read book Essentials of Exercise Sport Nutrition Science to Practice written by Richard B. Kreider PhD FACSM FISSN FNAK and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-07-09 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We all want to look and feel good. We also want to perform well whether it's in the weight room, in sports, or at work. Research has shown exercise, proper nutrition, and adequate recovery affect health and human performance. However, there's lot of conflicting and confusing information regarding exercise and nutrition. In Essentials of Exercise and Sport Nutrition, author Dr. Richard B. Kreider offers an up-to-date assessment of the science and practice of exercise and sport nutrition. Kreider, who has conducted extensive research on the subject and has consulted with numerous teams, coaches, and athletes for more than thirty years, brings a scientific and applied perspective to discussing the latest research and how it can be used to optimize performance. He also provides summary recommendations, training programs, and meal plans for beginners through athletes, as well as for individuals who want to lose and/or manage their weight.

Download or read book Supplements for Endurance Athletes written by Jose Antonio and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2002 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Supplements for Endurance Athletes, you can cut through all the hype and find the information you need on 20 top supplements. Find out which supplements to use--and which to avoid--to maximize your advantage. You'll learn what the supplements are, how they work, how to use them, and the precautions necessary for safe and healthy use. Some of the supplements detailed include -branched-chain amino acids, -coenzyme Q10, -carnitine, -glycerol, -glutamine, -caffeine and ephedrine, -ginseng, and -sodium citrate.Whether you're a runner, cyclist, or triathlete, let Supplements for Endurance Athletes cut through all the hype and help you find the performance edge you're looking for.