IB Sports, Exercise and Health Science

The human body needs the right ""fuel"" in the form of nutritious foods and sufficient fluids to perform optimally. For the athlete or exercise enthusiast, the balance of nutritious foods and proper hydration is critical for peak performance and overall health. Nutrition for Sports and Exercise, Second Edition introduces readers to the science of nutrition for athletes and sports buffs. The book explores the dangers that athletes may face when they neglect their nutritional needs and provides valuable information about how athletes can best achieve optimal nutrition.

From a young age we have been told to take our vitamins, eat our fruits and vegetables, and limit sugar and fat. Readers examine what makes certain foods better nutritionally than others and how various foods affect the human body, including the role they can play in disease and illness.

Food is a vital part of fitness. Everything you eat affects your body in some way, so it's important to make the right choices when it comes to the things you eat. Discover the real facts about dietary supplements that can add to a lifestyle of exercise and eating right. Find out how choosing nutritious, healthy foods today can help you avoid the problems many people face as they get older. Learn how your diet affects your fitness, weight, and overall health!