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Nutrition for Sports and Exer-cise, Second Edition. Dunford M,Doyle J. 2012. Wadsworth-CengagePublishing, 20 Davis Dr, Belmont,CA 94002. Paperback book, 602 pp,$297.00, ISBN: 978-1-111-57828-2.

This book integrates nutrition and exer-cise physiology principles, emphasizingscientific reasoning and examining re-search studies to illustrate the evidencefor current nutritional recommendations.—Wadsworth-Cengage

This resource blends nutrition sci-ence principles with exercise physiol-ogy in a concise, clear approach thatis particularly suitable for college-level courses. Basic nutrition princi-ples expand into more complexmetabolic principles of nutrition thatinclude the biochemical frameworknecessary for students to grasp theconnection between nutrition and ex-ercise performance. It is designed foran upper-level course such as a sportsnutrition course, an exercise physiol-ogy course, or an interdisciplinarycourse for nutrition, sports, or coach-ingmajors. The text would have broadappeal in an interdisciplinary courseopen to other majors.

The 13 chapters move from intro-ductory information to individualchapters addressing energy measure-ment, energy systems, macronutri-ents, water and electrolytes, vitamins,and minerals. Following the presenta-tion of individual nutrients, broadertopics include nutrition applicationsrelated to exercise and physical perfor-mance. The chapter on diet planningemphasizes the importance of foodsources of nutrients with a scientifi-cally balanced discussion on the useof nutritional supplements.

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The chapter addressing weightand body composition is equallybalanced in the discussion of bodycomposition, health, physical per-formance, and the challenges of var-ious competitive sports relative tobody composition and expectationsof athletes, coaches, and the public.An impressive chapter on disorderedeating and eating patterns in ath-letes includes relevant case studies,discussions, and research-based dis-cussion of the challenges athletesface to achieve peak performancewhile preserving healthy eatingand exercise patterns. The finalchapter integrates diet, exercise,and health concerns relevant to ag-ing athletes who face the samehealth challenges of chronic dis-eases and conditions related to life-style choices.

The structure of each chapter in-cludes a learning plan and pretest

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and posttest questions. Figures,charts, tables, and photographs areextensive in each chapter. Spotlightsdiscuss a single concept in greater de-tail. Case studies and application exer-cises distributed throughout eachchapter assist students in translatingfacts into practice. Each chapter in-cludes The Internet Caf�e, with websiteinformation and references providingcredible sources for a variety of topics.Extensive peer-reviewed referencelists are provided at the end of eachchapter. The depth of the referencesand focus on research are particularlynoteworthy.

Excellent support resources areavailable from the publisher, includ-ing interactive teaching and learningtools, slides, an interactive e-book,test banks, and instructor support ma-terials. The text can be easily inte-grated with a companion nutrientanalysis software product that tracksnutrition as well as physical activitydata.

The text would be a useful refer-ence for dietitians interested in prac-ticing sports nutrition, and would bea helpful resource for coaches orteachers who may serve as athleticcoaches in secondary school or collegesettings.

Denise M. Brown, PhD, RD, LD, De-partment of Nutrition and Food Systems,University of Southern Mississippi, 5088Garner Ln, Southaven, MS 38672

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Cite this article as Brown DM. Nu-trition forSports andExercise, SecondEdition [NewResources forNutritionEducators]. J Nutr Educ Behav.2013;45:194.e7.

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