This is the loose-leaf version of Nutrition for Sport, Exercise, and Health, Second Edition With HKPropel Access, which offers students a less expensive, printed version of the text.

Nutrition for Sport, Exercise, and Health, Second Edition With HKPropel Access, blends applied content with updated research-based guidelines to help students distinguish between nutrition recommendations backed by science and the plethora of misinformation available. Covering all the basics of nutrition, students will walk away with a clear understanding of how nutrition affects sport, exercise, and overall health.

Organized to facilitate knowledge retention, the text logically progresses, with each chapter building upon the information previously presented. Students first get an overview of the role nutrition plays in overall well-being throughout a person's life. They will learn the functions of carbohydrates, fat, and protein as well as the role each of these macronutrients plays in health and disease. And they will learn the dietary recommendations that support health and an active lifestyle. Next, the function of micronutrients in health and performance is covered. The text concludes with the application of nutrition principles, with guidance to properly fuel for sport, exercise, and health.

Updated based on Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025, the second edition incorporates new content on the following:
The effect of ketogenic diets on health and muscle
Vitamin D and its role in performance and inflammation
The effect of progressive training programs on metabolism
Sample nutrition plans, including a daily fluid plan, a plan to meet mineral needs, a food plan for resistance training, and more
Omega-3 supplementation to support concussion prevention and recovery
The latest research on why people regain weight after weight loss
To assist students using the text, the second edition of Nutrition for Sport, Exercise, and Health has related online learning tools delivered through HKPropel to help students understand and apply concepts and research findings. These learning tools include flash cards to review key terms presented in the book and supplemental chapter activities to assess student learning and facilitate critical thinking. The chapter activities may be assigned and tracked by instructors through HKPropel, and chapter quizzes that are automatically graded can be used to test comprehension of critical concepts.

Pedagogical aids within the text also enhance student understanding; these include chapter objectives, key terms, and review questions. Numerous sidebars provide key insights, real-world tips, relatable scenarios, and easy takeaways.

Students and professionals alike will benefit from the broad coverage found in Nutrition for Sport, Exercise, and Health. They will have the science-based knowledge and tools they need to improve athletic performance, exercise outcomes, and general well-being.

Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is included with all new print books.


Part I. The Big Picture

Chapter 1. Optimizing Health and Well-Being Throughout the Lifespan
Nutrients
General Nutrition Guidelines
Exercise
Sports Nutrition
Credentials and Scope of Practice
Summary

Chapter 2. Energy Metabolism
How Energy Fuels the Body
Human Energy Metabolism
Benefits of Training on Health and Athletic Performance
Biosynthesis and Storage Pathways in Metabolism
Hormonal Control of Metabolism
Measuring Energy Intake and Expenditure
Energy Availability in Sport
Summary

Part II. Role of Energy-Yielding Macronutrients

Chapter 3. Carbohydrate
Classification of Carbohydrate
Digestion and Absorption
Metabolism of Carbohydrate
Regulation of Glucose Metabolism
Glycemic Response
Carbohydrate as Fuel During Exercise
Role of Carbohydrate in Exercise Fatigue
Carbohydrate Recommendations
Carbohydrate Content of Foods
Carbohydrate and Health
Summary

Chapter 4. Fat
Digestion and Metabolism
Dietary Fats and Exercise
Lipids and Dietary Fat
Triglycerides and Health
Dietary Recommendations
Summary

Chapter 5. Protein
Amino Acids
Classification and Function of Protein
Digestion and Absorption
Metabolic Fate of Protein in the Body
Protein in the Diet
Protein Quality
Protein in Exercise and Sport
Vegetarianism and Veganism
Protein Deficiency and Excess Protein
Summary

Part III. Role of Micronutrients, Water, and Nutritional Supplements

Chapter 6. Vitamins
Fat-Soluble Vitamins
Water-Soluble Vitamins
Summary

Chapter 7. Minerals
Macrominerals
Trace Minerals
Summary

Chapter 8. Water and Electrolytes
Water
Electrolytes
Water, Electrolytes, and Exercise Performance
Hydration Assessment
Hydration Recommendations for Exercise
Summary

Chapter 9. Nutritional Supplements and Other Substances Commonly Used in Sport
Popularity of Supplement Use in Sport
Regulation of Dietary Supplements
Evaluation of Dietary Supplements
Common Products and Supplements Used for Performance Enhancement
Drugs Commonly Used in Sport
Summary

Part IV. Application of Nutrition for Sport, Exercise, and Health

Chapter 10. Body Weight and Composition
Factors Contributing to Body Weight and Composition
Body Weight and Composition Concerns in Activity and Sport
Estimating Body Composition
Summary

Chapter 11. Nutrition for Aerobic Endurance
ATP Production During Endurance Activities
Energy-Yielding Macronutrient Requirements of Endurance Athletes
Food Selection to Meet Nutrient Requirements
Types of Carbohydrate and Performance
Unique Challenges Facing Endurance Athletes
General Recovery From Training
Effects of Endurance Training on Macronutrient Metabolism
Summary

Chapter 12. Nutrition for Resistance Training
Nutrition Before Resistance Training
Nutrition During Resistance Training
Nutrition After Resistance Training
How Daily Dietary Intake Affects Muscle
How Dieting Affects Muscle
Nutrients That Support Muscle Functioning
Sport Supplements for Resistance Training
Summary

Chapter 13. Changing Weight and Body Composition
Understanding Body Fat
Decreasing Body Fat
Gaining Muscle Mass
Losing Fat and Gaining Muscle at the Same Time
Summary

Chapter 14. Nutrition Concerns for Special Populations
Children and Adolescents
Masters Athletes
People With Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome
Pregnant Women
Vegetarian Populations
People With Disordered Eating and Eating Disorders
Summary