Nutrient Timing: Metabolic Optimization for Health, Performance, and Recovery [Paperback]

The Basis of Nutrient Timing and Its Place in Sport and Metabolic Regulation. Carbohydrates: The Fuel Currency in Skeletal Muscle. Proteins and Amino Acids: The Repair Blocks and Their Place in Growth and Recovery. Lipids: A Dense Fuel Supply and Important Cellular Component. Vitamins/Minerals: Invaluable Cellular Components for Optimal Physiological Function. Preexercise Nutrient Timing in Endurance Activity. Macronutrient Intake during Endurance Activity to Optimize Performance. Postexercise Nutrient Timing in Endurance Activity. Early Timing Considerations for Resistance Activity. Postexercise Nutrient Timing with Resistive Activities. Industry, Innovation, and Nutrient Timing in Sports Nutrition. The Impact of Protein Source on Timing Considerations for Health and Performance. Nutrient Timing Programs in Sport: A Case Study Approach. Incorporating Nutrient Timing as Part of a Complete Recovery Program. Nutrient Timing Considerations for the Military, Aged, Metabolically Challenged Populations, and Children. The Impact of Nutrient Timing Considerations on Weight Loss and Body Composition. Index.

This book is the first edited volume on the concept of nutrient timing. Using this concept, individuals may improve performance, promote optimal adaptations to training, maximize recovery, and facilitate healthy interactions with their environment. Chapters cover the role of carbohydrates, proteins and amino acids, lipids, and vitamins and minerals in nutrient timing; pre-, mid-, and post-exercise nutrient recommendations for endurance and resistance sports; technology and innovation impacts on nutrient timing; nutrient timing programs; and nutrient timing in repair and recovery. The text uses an evidence-based approach in presenting this cutting-edge area of sports nutrition.

Chad M. Kerksick, PhD, FACSM, FISSN, ATC, CSCS*D, NSCA-CPT*D, is currently an assistant professor of exercise physiology inlsV