The Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine: An IOC Medical Commission Publication

This latest volume in the Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine and Science , this book is the definitive comprehensive reference to nutrition as it relates to athletic performance. Leading experts from the fields of nutrition, sports science and sports medicine outline the current state of knowledge, from the biochemistry and physiology of eating to practical guidance for trainers, coaches, physicians and other professionals. Topics include weight management, supplements, and planning diets for optimal training and performance. This books is published in conjunction with the Medical Commission of the International Olympic Committee. "The second edition of his book promises new information on the important interactions between nutrition, training and tissue adaptations, as well as insights into the signalling pathways that modulate gene expression in response to training and diet, and linkages between training responses in the brain and peripheral tissues." ( Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism , 1 December 2013)