Table of Contents

Chapter 1. An Overview of the Principles of Sports Nutrition; Chapter 2. Approaching a Sport and its Nutrition Issues; Chapter 3. Sport Foods and Supplements; Chapter 4. Road Cycling and Triathlons; Chapter 5. Middle and Long Distance Running; Chapter 6. Swimming and Rowing; Chapter 7. Sprinting and Jumping; Chapter 8. Field Sports; Chapter 9. Court and Indoor Sports; Chapter 10. Racquet Sports; Chapter 11. Strength and Power Sports; Chapter 12. Weight-Making sports; Chapter 13. Gymnastics; Chapter 14. Nutrition for Winter Sports.

About the Author

Louise Burke is a sports dietitian who has worked with elite athletes for over 25 years. She is founder of the department of sports nutrition at the Australian Institute of Sport and has served as head for the last 18 years. She was appointed dietitian to the Australian Olympic team for the 1996, 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympic Games. She is also a member of the International Olympic Committee Working Group on Nutrition and the Medical and Anti-Doping Commission of the International Association of Athletics Foundations.