Incorporating a cutting edge, scientifically sound nutritional regimen, however, will radically increase the effectiveness of your performance objectives--resulting in more lean mass, less body fat, and greater energy levels. By learning the science behind nutrition and its effects on performance, muscle growth, and fat loss, you will amaze your clients when they see how quickly they achieve results as they apply ISSA's integrated approach to nutrition.

The easy-to-follow text is enhanced by two powerful reference tools. The first of these tools is a 30+ page glossary that includes every food and supplemental nutrient known, explaining the function of each in the human body. The second tool is an incredibly comprehensive section on supplementation which explains why nutritional supplements are vital to health and well-being and how they can diminish pain, fatigue, lack of endurance, mood swings, and cravings for sugar or fat. Armed with the information packed into this program, you can be confident in your ability to answer most nutritional questions without embarrassment. Nothing like this program is available anywhere else!

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INTRODUCTION Preface CHAPTER ONE: Nutrition: The Vital Link To Super Performance Origins Of Performance Nutrition Nutrition Defined The Three E's Of Nutrition Table Of Performance Daily Intakes (PDI) CHAPTER TWO: Nutrients: An Overview Macronutrients: Meeting Energy And Growth Requirements Macronutrient Manipulation / Modulation The Limiting Nutrient Concept Alphabetical Listing Of Additives And Their Status For Performance Nutrition Research On Nutrients CHAPTER THREE: Carbohydrates and the Athlete: The Ultimate Performance Fuel Background On Carbohydrates Simple Carbohydrates: The Sugars Complex Carbohydrates Top 20 Grains And Legumes For Athletes Digestion Of Carbohydrates Carbohydrates Pre-Exercise, During Exercise, Post-Exercise Pyruvate CHAPTER FOUR: Proteins and Amino Acids Introduction Amino Acids Make Proteins; Types Of Proteins Protein Efficiency Ratio Designing Protein And Amino Acid Supplements Overview Of Commonly Encountered Amino Acids Digestion Of Proteins And Amino Acids Food Sources Of Protein Connective Tissue CHAPTER FIVE: Lipids and the Athlete: Energy and Growth Factors Introduction Fats - The Most Misunderstood Macronutrient The Essential Fatty Acids Phospholipids You Are What You Eat; Too Much Fat In Our Diets CHAPTER SIX: Water and Oxygen Water And The Athelete Dehydration Effects On Performance Oxygen And The Athlete; The Lungs The Blood; The Blood Vessels The Tissue; The Muscular System; The Heart Your Need For Oxygen; Free Radicals Antioxidants; Species Of Free Radicals CHAPTER SEVEN: Vitamins The Lipid Soluble Vitamins Vitamin A - Retinol And Pro-Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene) Vitamin D; Vitamin E Vitamin K; Vitamin C Thiamin; Riboflavin Niacin; Vitamin B6 Folate; Vitamin B12 Biotin; Pantothenic Acid Choline; Inositol CHAPTER EIGHT: Minerals Introduction Calcium; Phosphorus Magnesium; Iron Zinc; Iodine Selenium; Copper Manganese; Chromium Molybdenum; Fluoride The Elecrolytes (Sodium, Chloride, and Potassium); Boron Vanadium; Germanium CHAPTER NINE: Metabolite and Botanical Ergogenic Supplements Introduction Adaptogens, Alcohol, Alkalinizers, Androstenedione, BHMB, Bioflavonoids Caffeine, L-Carnitine, Coenzyme Q10, Creatine Monohydrate DHEA, Gamma Oryzanol, FRAC, Ginseng, Glucosamine Glycerol, Inosine, Melatonin, NADH, Wheat Germ Oil, Octacosanol Herbs, Supplements With Potential Effects That Are Marketed Toward Athletes Summary Of Commonly Available Herbs, Standards, Common Dosages, Uses, And Cautions CHAPTER TEN: Guide to Food and Sports Supplements: Getting the Nutrients You Need All Foods Are Not Created Equal The Food Group Approach: Is It Valid For Athletes? Major Supplement Forms And Delivery Systems Major Categories of Sport Supplements The Economics of Sports Nutrition: Buy In Bulk CHAPTER ELEVEN: Anatomy of an Athlete: Cells, Tissues, and Systems Cells, Cells, Cells Cellular Components Tissues Muscle Tissue; The Mechanics Of Muscular Contraction; Fast Twitch And Slow Twitch Muscle Fibers Muscular Hypertyophy; Nervous Tissue; Reproductive Tissue Systems: Skeletal, Skeletal Muscle, Nervous, Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Digestive, Urinary, Reproductive, and Endocrine Some Of Your Body's Hormones CHAPTER TWELVE: Digestion and Absorption The Digestive System - Physical Components: Mouth, Esophagus, Stomach, The Small Intestine, Large Intestine And Rectum, Pancreas, Liver And Gall Bladder Factors Affecting Digestion; About Digestive Supplement Aids; Digestive Enzymes; Herbal Factors, Intestinal Bacteria, Fiber And Digestion CHAPTER THIRTEEN: Body Composition and Metabolism Introduction; Body Composition Assessment Methods Of Body Fat Determination Sites Listed In The Formulas And Charts Use Of Skinfold Data; Body Fat Percentage; Percentage Fat Estimate Tables Formula For Calculating % Bodyfat; Somatotype; Guide To Estimating Calorie Needs; Average Daily Activity Level An Example Of Estimating Daily Caloric Expenditure Using The Hourly Method; Energy Expenditure Guide Daily Calorie Requirement Guide Overview Of Metabolism; Homeostasis; Your Metabolic Set Point Food And Metabolism; The Environment And Metabolism; Exercise And Metabolic Responses; Aerobic System Changes; Anaerobic System Changes Energy Metabolism; Useful Definitions Glycogen Depletion And Metabolism Of Fatigue; Monitoring Your Metabolism CHAPTER FOURTEEN: Fitness and Performance Nutrition Approaches Demystifying Nutrition A Word About Fad Diets... Avoid Them!; ISSA's 1-2-3 Nutritional Rule Of Thumb Rationale Behind The Different Performance Eating Plans; Nutritional Ratios Of Selected Performance Eating Plans Dynamic Nutrition Supplement And Eating Plan Examples 15% Fat, 30% Protein, 55% Carbohydrate Performance Nutrition Plan 20% Fat, 25% Protein, 55% Carbohydrate Performance Nutrition Plan 20% Fat, 20% Protein, 60% Carbohydrate Performance Nutrition Plan 25% Fat, 15% Protein, 60% Carbohydrate Performance Nutrition Plan Tips Section High Protein Foods - Animals Foods High In Complex Carbohydrates Vegetables And Beans Fruits Dairy; Spreads And Sauces; Beverages Mixed Foods CHAPTER FIFTEEN: Athlete's Guide to Effective Fat Loss and Muscle Gain Introduction The Weight Loss Misnomer; Fat Loss Off-Season and Pre-Season; Examples Of Elite Athlete Body Fat Levels For Different Sports Jump Starting Your Fat Loss Program; Fat Loss Tips; Why Most Fat Loss Diets Fail Before Dieting, Make Sure You're Ready; Thinking About Dieting? Take This Test Before Starting The Gender And Age Gap When Losing Fat; Factors Contributing To Obesity And What To Do About Them Important Rules For Making Performance Nutrition Work For Your Fat Loss Program; Common Supplement Fat Loss Aids The Zigzag Method Of Fat Loss Three Horror Scenarios And Three Better Scenarios Weeks Required To Lose Fat Using The Zigzag Method Of Dieting Together With A Periodized Training Program Additional Tips On Sound Nutrition; Muscle Gain Constructing A Custom Nutrition Plan For Fat Loss And Muscle Gain; Daily Food Intake Goals CHAPTER SIXTEEN: Enhancing Performance with Carbohydrate Loading Carbo-loading and Supplements CHAPTER SEVENTEEN: Special Concerns of Athletic Females Who Is At Risk, Warning Signs, And Preventative Measures CHAPTER EIGHTEEN: Drawing Your Clients Or Athletes Into A Performance Lifestyle The Five Steps CHAPTER NINTEEN: Putting It All Together: The Athletic Performance Improvement Formula The Eight Technologies Of Training; Nutritional Robbery Sports Supplements Caveat Emptor APPENDIX REFERENCES GLOSSARY

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