New York, Routledge, 2007, 249p. , ISBN 0-203-96743-7
The benefits of good nutrition to the health and performance of players and officials at all levels of the game of soccer are widely recognised, and optimal nutrition is now a key strategy in the preparation of top teams. Written by leading inteational researchers and practitioners, and covering all key aspects of nutrition for soccer, this book provides scientists and professionals with an accessible guide to a rapidly developing field.
Physical and metabolic demands of training and match-play in the elite
football player
Energy and carbohydrate for training and recovery
Nutrition on match day
Water and electrolyte needs for football training and match-play
Promoting training adaptations through nutritional interventions
Nutritional strategies for football: Counteracting heat, cold, high altitude, jet lag
Alcohol and football
Dietary supplements for football
Nutritional strategies to counter stress to the immune system in athletes, with special reference to football
The brain and fatigue: New opportunities for nutritional interventions?
Special populations: The female player and the youth player
Special populations: The referee and assistant referee
The benefits of good nutrition to the health and performance of players and officials at all levels of the game of soccer are widely recognised, and optimal nutrition is now a key strategy in the preparation of top teams. Written by leading inteational researchers and practitioners, and covering all key aspects of nutrition for soccer, this book provides scientists and professionals with an accessible guide to a rapidly developing field.
Physical and metabolic demands of training and match-play in the elite
football player
Energy and carbohydrate for training and recovery
Nutrition on match day
Water and electrolyte needs for football training and match-play
Promoting training adaptations through nutritional interventions
Nutritional strategies for football: Counteracting heat, cold, high altitude, jet lag
Alcohol and football
Dietary supplements for football
Nutritional strategies to counter stress to the immune system in athletes, with special reference to football
The brain and fatigue: New opportunities for nutritional interventions?
Special populations: The female player and the youth player
Special populations: The referee and assistant referee